German and French day-ahead power prices soared Monday on expectations for significantly lower wind output in both countries, with lignite capacity in Germany set to rise following planned maintenance works. ›

British within-day gas prices fell on Monday as mild temperatures and expectations for high wind output curbed demand, leaving the system oversupplied, said traders. ›

Oil dipped on Monday as soaring North American production was seen undermining efforts led by OPEC and Russia to tighten supplies, but prices were still on track for their strongest start to the year in five years. ›

Europe’s wholesale electricity market was mixed on Friday with prompt prices for early next week off on bearish fundamentals, while monthly and quarterly positions rose on forecasts of cooler weather and plans for French nuclear outages. ›

British wholesale gas prices were slightly higher on Friday morning on expectations of colder weather even though the system was oversupplied. ›

Oil prices reversed earlier falls on Friday as ongoing weakness in the U.S. dollar was seen supporting fuel consumption. ›

The UK day-ahead power price surged on a forecast halving in wind output for Friday’s peak hours. ›

British wholesale gas prices fell on Thursday as mild temperatures and expectations for high wind output reduced demand. ›

European spot electricity prices for day-ahead delivery posted strong gains on Thursday as forecasts showed wind power generation plunging day-on-day, while consumption will rise in France due to cold weather. ›

Oil hit $71 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since 2014, supported by OPEC-led supply curbs, a record-breaking run of declines in U.S. crude inventories and a weaker U.S. dollar. ›