... Gromov, the Chief Energy Director at the Institute of Energy and Finance. He explained that the initial spike in the price of crude on June 13 was quite significant, considering the limited scope of the military conflict, an increase in supply, and OPEC+'s downward price maneuvering. Traders initially feared uncontrolled escalation of the conflict to the point of threats to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz; however, this did not materialize, and no supply disruptions from the Persian Gulf have ...

....). Global Context: Oil, Gas, and Coal Oil. Global oil prices in 2025 remain relatively high. Despite volatility, Brent quotes in the middle of the year hover between $65 and $75 per barrel, substantially above pre-crisis levels. This is supported by OPEC+'s production limitation policy and a recovery in global commodity demand. For Russia, as a major oil exporter, this context signifies a solid flow of export revenue and a high export price parity for fuel. In other words, the external gasoline price ...

... обеспокоенность стран-нефтеэкспортёров: появление ещё более мощного игрока укрепит переговорные позиции Shell-BP в проектах по всему миру. В то же время, OPEC+ вряд ли существенно воспротивится – ценообразование на нефть больше зависит от баланса добычи, а не от количества компаний. Скорее, риски ...

... Many analysts maintain a cautious forecast, suggesting that by the end of the year, Brent quotes could drop closer to $60 per barrel amid cooling global economies. On the other hand, supply factors continue to support the market from deeper declines. OPEC+ countries are consistently complying with announced voluntary production constraints: Saudi Arabia has extended its additional cut of 1 million barrels per day through August, and Russia has confirmed a reduction in oil exports by 500,000 barrels ...

... Conversely, a decrease or stagnation in stocks would serve as a positive signal indicating that the surplus was temporary. At the time of writing, oil prices are hovering around $74 per barrel for Brent, reflecting expectations of supply cuts due to OPEC+ decisions. However, short-term fluctuations also depend on inventory statistics. Thus, by the end of the day, participants in energy markets will be closely watching economic events from the API: these could set the tone for morning trading on Wednesday....