ICE Brent crude oil remained at 68.9 $/b, as the API survey showed a continued drop in US crude stocks while refined product stocks dipped by a combined 7 mb, highlighting the strength of the US refined product market. European refining runs were recorded at 8.6 mb/d in April, only above last year’s slump by…
European gas prices increased strongly yesterday, mainly supported by the failure (once again) of Ukrainian TSO to sell any of the interruptible capacity it offered at the Russia-Ukraine border for June delivery at yesterday’s auction. Indeed, this suggests Gazprom would maintain deliveries through Ukraine stable, at levels well below those of last year. The rise in…
The yearly growth rate in home prices is close to a 15-year high in the US and consumer confidence is showing signs of weakening. US bond yields have continued to fall and the USD to weaken: the EUR/USD exchange rate climbed above 1.2250 and the highest level of the year so far (1.2349) may be…
European gas prices were mixed yesterday: rather bearish on the spot on the back of the increase in pipeline supply and the drop in Asia JKM prices, slightly up on the far curve thanks to the rise in parity prices with coal for power generation (both EUA and coal prices were up). On the pipeline…
ICE Brent prompt contract is recovered fully to 68.7 $/b, despite risks of mounting Iranian supplies, which could be delayed by few months, as Iranian and US officials mentioned that there was still significant roadblocks to clear. Indian mobility seems to have bottomed out for May, as mobility data experienced its low point two weeks…
