RE: Novykluk re. Value for Victory17 Nov 2021 08:10
Millions of Britons face blackouts as Russia sparks winter of hell fears: 'Not enough gas'
Trading giant Trafigura has warned on Tuesday Europe faces an uncertain winter season, with dwindling gas supplies and possible power outages. In the long-term, the Swiss multinational firm claimed the price of oil could also skyrocket to more than £74 ($100) per barrel. Earlier on Tuesday, the valuable resource was trading at about £61 ($82) per barrel, slightly down on last week's highs.Forecasters fear the growing demand for gas, oil and coal, paired with a global appetite for metals, could see prices spike in the near future.
As the world emerges from Covid restrictions, markets have been struggling to meet the increased demand for energy.
Europe, in particular, was hit by a global energy crunch that saw gas prices hit record highs.
To prevent the bloc from descending into a full-blown energy crisis, the European Union (EU) has implemented a wide range of short- and medium-term emergency measures.