Oil prices were set for a second straight week of gains despite edging lower on Friday, as recent U.S. economic data boosted optimism about demand from the world’s top oil consumer. ›

Dutch and British gas wholesale prices were largely flat but still near eight-month highs as well-filled storages balanced concerns over potential supply disruptions ahead of the winter season. ›

Oil prices rose on Thursday, supported by optimism that potential U.S. interest rate cuts will boost economic activity and fuel consumption though concerns over slower global demand curbed gains. ›

Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after an industry report showed U.S. crude and gasoline inventories fell and as the market watched for a possible widening of the Israel-Gaza war, which may impact global oil supplies. ›

European natural gas prices declined for a second day on signs that Russian gas will continue flowing across Ukraine for now, slowing a rush toward bullish bets. ›

Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, breaking a five-day streak of gains, as markets refocused on concerns about demand after OPEC on Monday cut its forecast for demand growth in 2024 due to softer expectations in China. ›

European natural gas prices held near the highest levels since December following concerns over Russian pipeline flows, providing an incentive for more seaborne imports. ›

Oil prices rose for a fifth consecutive session on Monday, extending gains from last week’s more than 3% rise, as U.S. recession fears eased while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East supported prices. ›

European natural gas prices are set for a weekly jump of nearly 10% as fears over possible disruptions to Russian fuel crossing Ukraine dominated the market. ›

Oil prices edged up in Asian trading on Friday, heading for a weekly gain of more than 3% as U.S. jobs data calmed demand concerns and fears of a widening Middle East conflict persisted. ›