- December 21st, 2020
UK GAS-Prices rise on colder weather, lower wind forecasts
British wholesale gas prices rose on Monday morning due to an expected rise in gas demand from power plants amid lower wind output and colder weather forecasts. ›
British wholesale gas prices rose on Monday morning due to an expected rise in gas demand from power plants amid lower wind output and colder weather forecasts. ›
Oil prices tumbled by $2 on Monday, as a fast-spreading new coronavirus strain that has shut down much of Britain and led to tighter restrictions in Europe sparked worries about a slower recovery in fuel demand. ›
Oil prices slid from nine-month highs on Friday, with soaring COVID-19 cases seen as a threat to near-term fuel demand and a strengthening of the U.S. dollar also having a negative impact.
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Oil climbed to a nine-month high on Thursday after government data showed a fall in U.S. crude stockpiles last week, while progress towards a U.S. fiscal stimulus deal and strong Asian demand also buoyed prices.
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British wholesale gas prices eased off their up to two-year highs on Wednesday, triggered by surging prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and emissions, with bearish fundamentals finding a stronger foothold.
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Oil prices fell on Wednesday on a surprise gain in crude oil inventories in the United States and on persistent investor worries about demand for fuel being squeezed amid tighter lockdowns in Europe to counter the coronavirus pandemic.
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Oil prices edged down on Tuesday as tighter lockdowns in Europe and an OPEC forecast for a slower recovery in demand next year outweighed relief from the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines.
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Oil prices rose on Monday, pushing Brent back above $50 a barrel, buoyed by hopes that a rollout of coronavirus vaccines will lift global fuel demand while a tanker explosion in Saudi Arabia jangled nerves in the market.
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Oil rose on Friday, adding to sharp gains overnight that saw Brent top $50 for the first time since March, as the rollout of coronavirus vaccination programmes fed hopes that demand for fuel would rebound up next year.
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British wholesale gas prices rose on the back of reduced power generation in France due to a workers strike.
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