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Oil gallops ahead of other energy commodities

The gradual easing of coronavirus-related lockdown restrictions around the world, along with falling global production, has supported the price of oil recently. By contrast, persistent oversupply and lacklustre demand continue to weigh on coal and natural gas prices. Providing that the world avoids a second wave of virus infections, we expect global activity to continue to revive with positive implications for energy prices.

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