‘Let the West pay more’: Russia dares EU to bring in oil ban May 11, 2022 The Kremlin has warned it has enough buyers for its energy resources outside of Western countries, as the EU weighs up a Russian oil ban.
Oil prices recover as EU pushes for Russian oil ban May 11, 2022 Oil prices rebounded as the European Union (EU) closes in on a Russian oil embargo, raising concerns of supply shortages across the continent.
E.ON suffers massive drop in profits amid spiralling wholesale costs and Russian uncertainty May 11, 2022 E.ON has suffered a 15 per cent drop in first-quarter profits, blaming higher energy prices that it was unable to pass on to customers.
UK electricity grid faces oversupply problems May 10, 2022 The UK's electricity grid will have an oversupply of renewable and nuclear more than half the time by 2030, according to LCP.
Energy Bill: Government commits to renewable ramp up but lacks plan for cost-of-living crisis May 10, 2022 Industry commentators have responded to the inclusion of the Energy Security Bill in the Queen's Speech, and the lack of support for households.
Viktor Oil Ban: Hungary digs in heels as EU pushes for sanctions May 10, 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Viktor Orban as the EU looks to finalise its ban on Russian oil imports.
Tesco chief joins calls for energy firms to face windfall tax amid deepening cost-of-living crisis May 10, 2022 Tesco chairman John Allan has joined calls for energy giants to be slapped with a windfall tax to ease pressure on households.
British Gas owner enjoys boost from soaring oil and gas prices amid growing windfall tax calls May 10, 2022 British Gas owner Centrica has said it expects to post annual earnings at the top of its targets amid intensifying calls for a windfall tax on energy firms.
EU can’t always get what you want: Hungary stalls progress towards Russian oil ban May 10, 2022 Hungary has continued to withhold its backing from a long-proposed European Union ban on imports of Russian oil supplies.
Ofgem ‘failed to understand and tackle risks in the market’ argues Citizens Advice May 9, 2022 Energy regulator Ofgem"failed to understand and tackle risks in the market" in the run-up to the industry crisis last winter, argued Citizens Advice.
