... largest American company received the right to resume production there, which could add over 200,000 barrels per day to the market in the future. The increase in supply, coupled with risks of a global economic slowdown, creates a "cooling" effect on prices: despite short-term attempts for Brent to exceed $70, the market reacts cautiously to the surplus of raw materials. Additional support for oil prices is provided by data from the U.S. In the latest reporting week, commercial oil inventories ...

... decline, are consolidating in the mid-$60s per barrel, demonstrating cautious stabilization around the $66–67 per barrel mark for Brent crude. In Russia, the export ban on gasoline and diesel, introduced to saturate the domestic market, remains in effect, which, combined with budget subsidies, is curbing the rapid rise in fuel prices. At the same time, Europe is rapidly increasing natural gas reserves ahead of the heating season, filling storage facilities significantly faster than last year's ...

... and Nvidia are showing rapid capital growth, increasing their influence on the market. The development of artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and digital services accelerates capital concentration in the tech sector. The Large Company Bubble Effect Since the 2008 crisis, the market share of the largest companies has been steadily increasing as investors have favored reliable assets. During the pandemic and in the subsequent years, capital has been massively directed toward tech and high-yield ...

... various parts of the world. In Russia, authorities recently took an unprecedented step to stabilize domestic fuel prices. As of July 30, a temporary full ban on gasoline exports for all companies, including major producers and refineries, has come into effect, lasting until August 31, 2025. This emergency measure is aimed at preventing fuel shortages in the domestic market and curbing the wave of price increases during the peak summer demand period (vacation season and harvest campaign). Previously,...

... increase in oil production to avoid supply shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged signals stability in macroeconomic conditions and supports investor optimism. In Russia, an export ban on gasoline remains in effect, aimed at cooling domestic fuel prices during the peak summer demand period. Below is a detailed overview of key events and trends in the oil, gas, electricity, and other sectors of the energy industry as of August 1, 2025. Oil Market: Brent Remains ...