Trump wants to push down oil prices: 'Price will not be at $50 per barrel for the time being'
US President Donald Trump wants to bring the price of oil down to $50 per barrel in the coming years. Now that the United States is claiming control over Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump hopes to increase production there and thus keep oil prices structurally low. This is according to The Wall Street Journal, based on information from insiders. The […]
Relatively low gas reserves not a concern for this winter
Hans van Cleef spoke to the FD about the winter conditions and the consequences for gas reserves: Dutch gas reserves are relatively empty, just when heating demand is high. According to experts, the low gas price indicates that there is little concern in the market about impending gas shortages this winter. Energy experts do point out that […]
Electricity prices return to pre-energy crisis levels, easing inflationary pressure
Electricity is as cheap as it was before the energy crisis, reports the AD newspaper. Anyone who signs a one-year contract with an energy supplier now will pay 22 cents per kWh, the same level as in 2021. "But actually, you should compare it with 2020," says Hans van Cleef, head of energy research at research agency Eqolibrium on BNR radio. "And then the [...]
More oil from Venezuela? "This is going to be very difficult."
After the American attack on Venezuela, rumors are swirling that Donald Trump is after the oil. Something the president does not exactly deny. But what does that mean in practice, given that the South American country now sells most of its oil production to China? And how quickly would […]
Filling up in Belgium will be even more profitable next year: "It's starting to get absurd."
Refueling in Belgium will become even more appealing in the coming year. The Netherlands and Germany are increasing their fuel taxes, but our southern neighbors have no immediate plans to do so. This will result in a decline in revenue for Dutch gas station owners and the government. Hans van Cleef spoke with NU.nl.
Security of supply: is there always power? (Engie podcast)
Further electrification places high demands on the energy system, not only on grid operators, but also on suppliers. Can we continue to supply sufficient electricity to the Netherlands as demand continues to grow? Is electricity production at risk if we do not take action now for the future? And what action is needed? On this and […]
‘Then it pays to drive to another country to fill up your tank.’
Despite much debate, excise duty on gasoline may still increase after January 1. From that date, a liter of gasoline will cost 5.5 cents more. This will make fuel, which is already expensive in the Netherlands, even more expensive. What is the current ratio between cost price and tax? And when is it worthwhile to drive abroad […]
CO₂ allowances rise to EUR 80/tonne
Energeia's "The Vote" quotes EqoLibrium's analysts on the emission allowances: "The price for CO₂ emission allowances seems to settle comfortably above €80 per ton, but market experts at EqoLibrium warn of the possibility of a rapid price drop due to profit taking. The further the price rises, the greater the risk of such a scenario. "There [...]
Studio Energy Podcast – Market Update 11/25
In this new episode, we talk about oil, and therefore about OPEC+, which is meeting again on Sunday. What is the status of the sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil? What is Orbán doing in Moscow, and—on a completely different note—what is the "Grinwis penny"? Last week, Canada gave the green light for the […]
Gasoline price to record: here's how to suffer least
Gasoline prices experienced fluctuations over the past year. In the summer of 2022, there was a peak of 2.155 euros per liter, then a decline began. In May 2025, the price of gasoline reached its lowest level since 2021. However, in October 2025 the price rose again by more than 10 cents due to a weaker euro. In November 2025 [...]