European wholesale power prices showed a mixed picture with the day-ahead below what was paid for Monday as wind power production increased, while prices for delivery later this week gained strongly on colder weather bringing rising demand. ›

The British wholesale gas price for within-day delivery rose on Monday morning as cooler temperatures boosted demand. ›

Oil trading was cautious on Monday amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and after a rising rig count in the United States suggested producers there are preparing to increase output. ›

British wholesale gas prices declined on Friday morning due to oversupply. ›

Oil markets were slightly down but stable on Friday, supported by ongoing supply cuts and strong demand which have resulted in a tightening market, although the prospect of rising U.S. output capped prices. ›

The arrival of cold winter weather on Friday boosted French prompt power prices in the European wholesale market as it lifted demand for electric heating in the nuclear-reliant country, where a number of reactors have recently lengthened outage periods. ›

British wholesale gas prices rose on Thursday on a colder weather forecast over the next 15 days and higher exports to Belgium, tightening supply outlooks. ›

Oil prices held steady on Thursday after falling late in the previous session, supported by ongoing supply cuts led by OPEC and Russia. ›

European Union negotiators agreed to a compromise on carbon market reforms on Thursday, with the bloc keen for a deal this week to show leadership at U.N. climate talks in Bonn. ›

UK day-ahead power prices edged lower Wednesday to remain below French day-ahead, with UK power traders expecting continued arbitrage play through to the end of December. ›