Crude Hits the Gas as China Stirs the Pot and Winter Bites
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Oil prices surged to their highest levels since October, fueled by Beijing’s economic stimulus spree and frosty weather boosting global fuel demand. Brent crude edged up by $0.15 to $76.66 per barrel early Monday, following a Friday close that marked its strongest since Oct. 14. Meanwhile, WTI crude gained $0.22 to $74.18, also hitting a […]
Global Energy Markets Struggle Amid Gas Price Surges, Supply Disruptions, and OPEC+ Uncertainty
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European natural gas prices have jumped nearly 45% this year, driven by cold weather forecasts and U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank, a key Russian financial entity. Northwest Europe is experiencing its first notably cold winter since 2021, with temperatures below the 30-year average, causing gas inventories to drop to 87.7% of capacity. LNG (liquefied natural gas) […]