£220m of oil money flows from UK to Russia since Putin sent troops and tanks into Ukraine April 27, 2022 Since the Kremlin sent troops and tanks across the border into Ukraine in February, the UK has imported around £220m worth of Russian oil, it has emerged. Figures released on Wednesday show 1.9 million barrels of oil, or 257,000 tonnes, have been imported since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the latest stage of his eight-year [...]
Surging inflation and escalating lockdowns in China hit oil prices April 25, 2022 Oil prices have plummeted a further five percent, to their lowest levels in almost two weeks, compounding last week's heavy declines.
Germany to phase out Russian oil supplies as West piles pressure on Russia April 20, 2022 Germany has announced it will stop importing Russian oil by the end of the year, as the West ramps up pressure on the Kremlin.
Oil prices stagnate amid reduced demand expectations after IMF cuts growth forecasts April 20, 2022 Inflation, reduced growth expectations and continuing coronavirus lockdowns in China are weighing down oil prices after last month's rallies.
Oil prices plummet as demand dips and inflation runs rampant April 19, 2022 Oil prices dropped amid growing expectations of reduced demand, with the IMF cutting its economic growth forecasts.
Anti oil activists suspend disruptive protest and give the UK government ultimatum April 19, 2022 Environmental activists have paused disruptive protests and given the government an ultimatum to stop looking for new fossil fuels. Campaigners from Just Stop Oil read a letter outside Number 10 Downing Street, saying the UK government was being given an “opportunity” to halt its search for new energy sources. This comes after the group launched [...]
Oil prices rebound amid looming prospect of EU sanctions April 15, 2022 Oil prices have surged amid reports the European Union could finally phase in a ban on Russian oil imports.
Oil prices continue resurgence amid escalating supply shortage fears April 13, 2022 Both major benchmarks extended gains today, with Russia revealing peace talks with Ukraine had reached a dead end.
China’s biggest oil and gas producer plans Western exit as US threatens sanctions April 13, 2022 CNOOC - China's top offshore oil and gas producer - is preparing to ditch its operations in the UK and North America.
OPEC and EU tensions drive oil prices as China eases pandemic restrictions April 12, 2022 Oil prices rebounded nearly five per cent across both major benchmarks amid growing tensions OPEC and EU tensions.