European prices up on the spot and the curve
European spot gas prices extended gains overall yesterday. In addition to above-normal demand, lower pipeline supply contributed to tighten gas systems further. Indeed, due to…
ICE Brent prompt month contract recovered to 68.5 $/b on Friday amid a rapid recovery of the Eurodollar, and a global recovery in equity prices as US bond yields declined back to 1.6%, despite widespread inflation concerns. Indian demand for the first part of May was likely to be down by 30%, compared to May 2019. Chinese refining runs in April were at 14.09 mb/d, slightly below our expectations, as low Asian margins likely reduced the Chinese product exports.
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