Apollo Energy publishes a daily energy market analysis, focusing on the gas, power and oil markets including a commentary on how the markets close and open. Our analysis provides insight on how the markets are performing and also considers various factors which could dictate price changes in the future. 

The analysis also contains a graph which tracks the one-year forward price of both gas and electricity as well as changes to Brent crude oil. 

energy price graph - 26-07-2018

Energy Market Analysis - 26-07-2018

26th July 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Gas prices were bullish at the start of Wednesday’s session but fell sharply in the afternoon and ended the day almost unchanged. Support was provided by the oil market but a balanced system and an expected drop in CCGT demand today helped prices at the front of the curve move down.


energy price graph - 25-07-2018

Energy Market Analysis - 25-07-2018

25th July 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Gas prices were slightly bullish yesterday with marginal gains displayed on fuel markets and a slight drop in supply offering support to the curve. UKCS flows were restricted by industrial action taking place at gas fields, while CCGT demand remained high due to weak wind generation.


energy price graph - 24-07-2018

Energy Market Analysis - 24-07-2018

24th July 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Gas prices moved higher yesterday afternoon due to a short system and a rebound on the coal market. Low renewables lifted CCGT demand, contributing to the undersupplied system. Carbon prices also remained bullish and additional support was provided by planned industrial action at sites in the UKCS.


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Feed-in Tariff to be scrapped?

24th July 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation to scrap the Feed-in Tariff with no plans to replace the scheme.


energy price graph - 23-07-2018

Energy Market Analysis - 23-07-2018

23rd July 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Market Analysis

Gas prices eased down on Friday with a drop in coal prices the main factor behind losses at the back of the curve. Reduced Chinese demand over the last few weeks has boosted coal stocks, resulting in a bearish market. Meanwhile, a rise in renewable levels resulted in slightly lower CCGT demand, weighing on the prompt.