Energy Market Brief February 2012:

The downward pressure on gas and energy prices has come to an abrupt end this month, as the market rebounded on colder weather and supply concerns. With a large proportion of Europe now experiencing winter conditions the supply outlook has changed.

01^st February 2012

Energy Market Brief January 2012:

The downward pressure on energy and gas prices has continued during December 2011 due to the continued decline in the global economy and mild weather conditions, which all helped to suppress overall demand for gas and energy.

01^st January 2012

Energy Market Brief December 2011:

Increasing concerns over the state of the global economy and mild weather conditions have helped to ease prices along with demand again this month. As we enter the winter period, overall supplies are extremely healthy compared to previous years.

01^st December 2011

Energy Market Brief November 2011:

Supply and demand fundamentals were the major contributing driver to softening prices over the last month, as above normal seasonable weather and healthy supplies fed through to the market. This was compounded by the continuing global economic crisis.

01^st November 2011

Energy Market Brief October 2011:

With the return of summer like weather conditions and further concerns over the current economic stability, and with the possible return of a global recession, have all helped to push prices lower over the last month, but not without some volatility.

01^st October 2011

Energy Market Brief September 2011:

An overreaction to market conditions and a possible late surge to secure half hourly contracts ahead of the October round has added significant volatility and price risk over the last month, with prices finishing on a high, as the month drew to a close.

01^st September 2011

Energy Market Brief August 2011:

Yet another month of mixed reactions to world events have assisted in pulling energy prices both up and down this month. With the announcement of the investment required to bring the UK energy infrastructure up to date we would have expected more.

01^st August 2011

Energy Market Brief July 2011:

Electricity and gas prices have remained volatile over the last month, but we have seen an ongoing calming effect, as geopolitical tensions have calmed, combined with a lower global demand as economic growth shows signs of slowing down.

01^st July 2011

Energy Market Brief June 2011:

May 2011 was another month of price swings and additional volatility as more events contributed to the overall upward pressure on long term energy prices. Although prices have remained consistent from the start of the month to the end of the month.

01^st June 2011

Energy Market Brief May 2011:

Although gas and consequently electricity prices have eased in the second part of April they have both been underpinned by continued volatility in the market. With additional supplies of LNG helping ease concerns with wholesale gas prices.

01^st May 2011

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