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Should you be worried about energy windfall tax proposals?
Analysis Calls have been growing for a windfall tax on UK oil and gas producers. It's a popular idea, but is it a good one? And what does it mean for investors in the UK's energy companies? Rupert Hargreaves explains.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Is the oil market heading for a supply glut?
Analysis Many people assume that the high oil price is here to stay – and could well go higher. But we’ve been here before, says Max King. History suggests that supply will increase to more than meet demand.
By Max King Published
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EU tightens the noose on Russia
News Brussels has proposed a ban on all Russian oil imports. Could that work? Emily Hohler reports
By Emily Hohler Published
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Russia ups the ante on Europe's gas supplies
News Russia's suspension of natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria saw the gas price spike by 24%. A complete shut-off could see it rise by 200%.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Why Europe could be heading for a "nuclear renaissance" with energy prices at record highs
Analysis Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent gas and power prices soaring. Alex Rankine explains why Europe could be heading for a "nuclear renaissance".
By Alex Rankine Published
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Should we levy a windfall tax on Big Oil's big profits?
Briefings Soaring oil prices mean huge profits for energy firms. Politicians are keen to impose windfall taxes, but that could discourage vital investment in new production.
By Simon Wilson Published
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An uncertain outlook for oil supply
News Much of the speculative froth seems to have gone from the oil market, but sanctions on Russia is disturbing the crude oil supply.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Russian aggression is a big blow for the world’s “net zero” ambitions
Briefings Switching the world economy over from fossil fuels to green alternatives was always going to be a challenge. It just got a lot harder. Simon Wilson reports
By Simon Wilson Published
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Russian invasion of Ukraine risks driving energy prices higher
News Major stockmarkets are surprisingly calm about Russian's invasion of Ukraine. But it's a different story in energy and commodity markets.
By Alex Rankine Published
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