....—pose risks of local supply reductions in the future. However, for now, the summer of 2025 is passing relatively calmly for the oil products market: fuel prices in most regions are either falling or stabilizing, and consumers worldwide are generally supplied with gasoline and diesel without disruptions. Corporate News: Quarterly Results and Investment Plans The end of July marked the publication of financial results for the second quarter of 2025 from major oil and gas corporations. The reports from industry leaders reflect normalization ...

... sanctions on transactions involving Russian banks related to the energy sector. This includes lifting restrictions on major financial institutions like Sberbank and VTB, allowing continued transactions in the oil and gas sector. Such a move could help avoid disruptions in global energy markets and support the stability of Russia's currency flows. The article explores the potential consequences for the economy and energy sector, as well as the significance of this decision for international trade relations....

... Ukraine’s military actions in the Kursk region, through which a key gas pipeline to Ukraine runs. “Prices spiked from $360 to $480 in a single day due to fears of transit disruptions near Sudzha caused by the conflict,” notes Yushkov. Storms and LNG Disruptions This week, prices have risen due to potential cuts in LNG supplies from the U.S., where Hurricane Raphael forced evacuations from oil and gas platforms. Additionally, calm weather in Europe has reduced renewable energy output, increasing reliance on gas. Bloomberg models predict a sharp drop in wind generation ...

... in the U.S. in Q2) supports optimism, while an economic slowdown might cool fuel demand. Gas Storage Replenishment. Progress in Europe towards achieving the goal of 90% gas storage capacity by the heating season, as well as securing alternative gas supplies (via LNG and other routes) will determine the gas market situation in autumn and winter. Sufficient reserves can help stabilize prices, while setbacks in the schedule or import disruptions may return volatility. OPEC+ Actions and Production. The adherence of OPEC+ countries to their planned oil production increases and decisions at upcoming meetings of the alliance will impact market balance and price dynamics. Moreover, production ...

... capacities in California) – create risks of local supply reduction in the future. For now, however, summer 2025 proceeds relatively calmly for the oil products market: fuel prices are either decreasing or stabilizing, and consumers worldwide are generally supplied with gasoline and diesel without disruption. Outlook: Key Factors to Watch A number of factors remain on the horizon that could influence the dynamics of the global energy sector in the near future: Monetary Policy: Future decisions by central banks (especially the U.S. Federal Reserve) ...