Oil prices broke through the USD 65/bbl mark in late trading on Wednesday before closing the day in New York up USD 1.83 at USD 64.90, another record high. Elsewhere, carbon and gas stayed firm, while coal prices continued their downward movement.
Despite US government figures revealing that crude imports had reached their second highest level on record, prices continued to strengthen on the back of US refinery shutdowns and geopolitical tension, particularly in Saudi Arabia and Iran, writes the Financial Times.In London, IPE Brent crude for September delivery gained 2.01 to close at USD 63.99 a barrel, which was also a new high.
Donnerstag, 11.08.2005, 08:41 Uhr
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