... the Latest EIA Report Means for Buyers and Investors The latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed a substantial increase in oil inventories, rising by 2.149 million barrels for the week ending November 1, 2024. This surge, exceeding analysts' expectations, could impact demand, supply, and consequently, prices. For oil buyers and investors, this information serves as a crucial indicator that may determine potential price changes and procurement strategies. In this article, we will explore how the current rise in oil inventories might affect the market ...

... increase in the spring, diesel prices were expected to rise during the sowing season, making the ban a largely preventive step. Unsurprisingly, the ban was lifted at the end of May but reintroduced in August after both wholesale and retail gasoline prices spiked sharply in June and July. This surge was primarily driven by high seasonal demand during the vacation period and rising oil prices at that time. According to Dmitry Gusev, deputy chairman of the supervisory board of the "Reliable Partner" association and a member of the ...

... commensurate output gains, their costs rise and competitiveness can suffer. To maintain profitability, firms will need to either raise prices (further fueling inflation) or invest heavily in efficiency improvements. Many enterprises will likely channel resources ... ... could come under pressure, especially in labor-intensive industries where labor costs are significant. On the other hand, the surge in demand for goods and services driven by higher wages may partly offset businesses’ rising costs. Companies with strong ...

In 2018, the global oil market experienced a surge in prices. Concurrently, the exchange rate of the ruble to the dollar stabilized. However, the enthusiasm of many was short-lived. In the second quarter of 2019, prices plummeted by 5%. Many were puzzled: was this a crash or a correction? To complicate matters,...

... increased generation at hydroelectric power stations compared to last year—this helped partially compensate for the demand surge and avoid significant energy supply disruptions. In the U.S., rapid development of RES is significantly changing the structure ... ... increase electricity generation from coal due to gas shortages, leading to a spike in CO 2 emissions and record electricity price growth. However, by 2025, the situation has stabilized: gas storage facilities are filled, new wind and solar power plants ...