Energy: 1. Ukraine will receive US liquefied natural gas (LNG) through a Lithuanian port for the first time. 2. US Energy Secretary Wright: Venezuelan crude oil is priced at approximately $50 per barrel, with 40 million barrels expected to be sold

2026-02-27

Energy: 1. Ukraine will receive US liquefied natural gas (LNG) through a Lithuanian port for the first time. 2. US Energy Secretary Wright: Venezuelan crude oil is priced at approximately $50 per barrel, with 40 million barrels expected to be sold by the end of February. 3. Kazakh Energy Minister: There are no issues with Caspian Pipeline Alliance (CPC) crude oil exports. 4. JPMorgan Chase: Raised its Q3 TTF natural gas price forecast from €25 to €27 per megawatt-hour. 5. Kazakh Energy Minister: Shell has stated it will continue operating in Kazakhstan. Precious Metals and Mining: 1. Ecuador's National Assembly approved mining sector reforms. 2. The Indian Stock Exchange adjusted its valuation method for gold and silver in mutual funds, switching to valuation based on ETF holdings. 3. World Gold Council: Gold holdings remain low, but caution is advised regarding overvaluation and macroeconomic risks.