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European gas prices fall to lowest since Feb 21, before Ukraine war began

Lower gas prices are also a relief for the European economy, which is pressured by high inflation rates

Immediate hurdle for Crude Oil seen at Rs 6,725; Natural Gas to test Rs 380

On the downside, key support for MCX Crude Oil stands at Rs 6,350, below which a steeper fall to Rs 4,800 seems possible. Rs 413 - 418 is the resistance zone for Natural Gas on Wednesday.

Pivot point for MCX Crude at Rs 6,300; Natural Gas Rs 441

On the downside, the MCX Crude Oil futures can re-test its recent low around Rs 5,850-level; whereas, the next support for beaten-down Natural Gas contract stands at Rs 401.

EU states agree $191 natural gas price cap to contain energy crisis

European Union (EU) member states have agreed to cap natural gas prices in the bloc at 180 euros ($191) per megawatt-hour (MWh) in an effort to ensure the security of energy supply

EU ministers trying, again, for compromise on natural gas price cap

European Union ministers were trying again on Monday to finalise a long-awaited deal to implement a natural gas price cap that they hope can help households and businesses better weather excessive price surges. The ministers have previously failed at overcoming their differences at five previous so-called emergency meetings, but several EU leaders said last week that fixing a maximum ceiling to pay for gas was likely to be achieved this time. We have defined the political framework that will allow our ministers to finalise the issue of a gas price cap," French President Emmanuel Macron said last week after a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels." The 27 nations have stuck together through nine rounds of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine and energy-saving measures to avoid shortages of the fuel used to generate electricity, heat homes and power factories. But they have not been able to close a deal on setting a complicated price cap that had been promised in October as a

Immediate hurdle for Crude Oil seen at Rs 6,400; Natural Gas at Rs 589

On the downside, Rs 5,850 seems to be a good support for Crude Oil; Whereas Natural Gas futures have multiple supports as per the daily chart.

EU ministers again fail to reach agreement on gas price cap to curb costs

European Union energy ministers failed yet again to overcome their deep differences Tuesday on a natural gas price cap that many hope would make utility bills cheaper so people can stay a little warmer during harsh winter days if not this year, then later. The ministers emerged from their fifth emergency meeting empty-handed because they could not come to agreement on a maximum ceiling to pay for gas due to fear that global suppliers will simply bypass Europe when others offer more money. There was lots of progress but no final breakthrough yet, said German minister Robert Habeck. We were so close today, said Czech Industry Minister Jozef Sikela, adding the ministers would meet again next Monday. There will be only one open issue for the discussion on Monday and this is the price level triggering the mechanism which was the core dispute from the start. Sikela said no one asked for the issue to be taken up at Thursday's summit of EU leaders. The 27 nations have stuck together thr

Here's why MCX Crude Oil can crack to Rs 4,800-level; Natural Gas Rs 280

The MCX Crude Oil and Natural Gas futures seem to be placed on a slippery ground on multiple time-frames, as per the charts.

Kirit Parikh panel recommendations: 'Remove caps on gas prices by 2027'

The committee has also recommended a ceiling price of $6.5 per mmBtu, which may be increased yearly by about $0.5 per mmBtu till 2027, Parikh said

Key support for MCX Crude Oil near Rs 6,200; Natural Gas may consolidate

The MCX Crude Oil December futures could test Rs 7,100-level on the upside as long as the commodity manages to sustain above the 100-WMA support.

India panel to favour linking local gas prices to crude basket: Report

In September India set up a panel headed by energy expert Kirit Parikh to review the India's gas pricing formula to ensure fair prices to consumers

MCX Crude Oil futures likely to consolidate, Rs 6,200 seen as major support

On the upside, the MCX Crude Oil December futures can test Rs 7,200 to Rs 7,400 levels during the consolidation phase.

Strong support for MCX Crude Oil seen at Rs 6,850, Natural Gas at Rs 475

On the upside, MCX Crude Oil November futures can jump to Rs 7,250-level, whereas Natural Gas futures can gain momentum above Rs 510-level.

Mineral production increases by 4.6% during September: Ministry of Mines

The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector in September 2022 at 99.5 was 4.6% higher as compared to the level in March 2021

MCX Crude Oil may re-test Rs 7,700 soon; Natural Gas needs to hold Rs 518

On the downside, the MCX Crude Oil futures can decline to Rs 7,110-level. On the other hand, Natural Gas futures are likely to test support around Rs 487-level; the bias remains negative.

India's gas reliance grows as Europe cuts down on energy consumption

India's demand for the fuel has slumped 5 per cent in the April-September period of FY23 to 31.5 billion cubic metres from a year ago, after rising 5 per cent 2021-22

Upside for crude oil capped at Rs 7,700; Natural Gas faces hurdle at Rs 492

On the downside, the MCX Crude Oil futures have near support at Rs 7,205 and Rs 7,027 levels. Meanwhile, if Natural Gas futures sustain above Rs 492, they can rally past the Rs 535-level.

High natural gas prices spur demand for dual-fuel tankers: Executive

Even as LNG is seen as a key transitionary fuel for bunkering, soaring prices of the super-chilled fuel have led to higher demand for ships with dual-fuel tankers, said an industry executive

MCX Crude Oil resistance seen at Rs 7,435; Natural Gas faces Rs 515-hurdle

On the downside, the MCX Crude Oil futures have near support at Rs 7,111 and Rs 7,039 levels. Meanwhile, Natural Gas futures likely to get considerable support around Rs 486.

Gas crunch eases in Europe - but the respite might not last

Natural gas and electricity prices in Europe have plunged from summer peaks thanks to mild weather and a monthslong scramble to fill gas storage ahead of winter and replace Russian supplies during the war in Ukraine. It's a welcome respite after Russia slashed natural gas flows, triggering an energy crisis that has fuelled record inflation and a looming recession. Yet experts warn it's too soon to exhale, even as European governments roll out relief packages for people struggling with high utility bills and work on longer-term ways to contain volatile gas and electricity prices that have shrunk household budgets and forced some businesses to shut down. Uncertainties include not only the weather but how responsive people will be to appeals to turn down their heating and how much demand there will be from Asian economies for scarce energy supplies. And the war a few hours east is a cauldron of possible unpleasant surprises that could cut energy supplies needed for electricity, heating