Oil tumbled more than 6% at the start of the week after Israeli strikes against targets in Iran avoided the OPEC member’s crude facilities, raising the prospect for easing hostilities in the region. ›

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after industry data showed U.S. crude inventories swelled more than expected, though declines were capped as the market watched diplomatic efforts in the Middle East after Israel continued attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. ›

European natural gas prices fluctuated as traders remained fixated on near-term geopolitical risks in the Middle East which threaten to disrupt energy markets. ›

Oil prices eased on Tuesday as the top U.S. diplomat renewed efforts to push for a ceasefire in the Middle East and as slowing demand growth in China, the world’s top oil importer, continued to weigh on the market. ›

European natural gas prices edged higher as Middle East tensions brought a fresh wave of volatility to the market. ›

Oil prices edged up in Asian trading on Monday, following a more than 7% drop last week on worries about demand in China, the world’s top oil importer, and an easing of concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. ›

Crude oil futures steadied on Friday after strong U.S. retail sales data and the emergence of more fiscal stimulus to boost China’s economy, though prices were still headed for their biggest weekly loss in more than a month. ›

Oil prices traded flat on Thursday as investors eye developments in the Middle East and more details on China’s stimulus plans, and await the release of official U.S. oil inventory data. ›

European natural gas prices moved higher as demand for seaborne fuel picks up following a drop earlier this year. ›

Oil prices inched higher on Wednesday amid uncertainty over what may happen next in the Middle East conflict, after demand concerns knocked the market to its lowest since early October in the previous session. ›