... barrel: recent upward momentum is being offset by expectations of increased supply from OPEC+. Despite the recent surge, current oil prices are still 10–15% below levels from a year ago, reflecting a market correction following peaks during the energy crisis of 2022–2023. Investors are also monitoring external economic signals: negotiations between the U.S. and China regarding trade disputes are ongoing, and the U.S. Federal Reserve did indeed keep rates unchanged following its meeting on July 30....

... and a sharp increase in demand for natural gas, many countries are actively competing for access to LNG supplies. The U.S. prefers to serve regions where gas prices are higher, providing suppliers with greater profits. Consequences for Europe Energy Crisis and Rising Prices The shortfalls in LNG from the U.S. undermine Europe's energy stability, leading to higher gas prices and complicating the task for European countries to secure sufficient supplies for winter. European consumers may face increased ...

... recent price surge is tempered by expectations of increased OPEC+ supplies. Despite the price rises over the past weeks, current levels are still 10–15% lower than a year ago – reflecting corrections following the peaks of the 2022–2023 energy crisis. Investors continue to monitor external signals: U.S.-China negotiations over trade disputes are ongoing, and the U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its rate following its July 30 meeting, which, along with reduced trade tensions, supports energy ...

... significant time and resources on fulfilling administrative requirements, which diminishes their ability to compete in global markets. Example: Complex licensing procedures for new productions often lead to project launch delays of several years. Energy Crisis: The Price of Stability High electricity prices exacerbated by the energy crisis continue to put pressure on European industry. According to analysts, energy costs in the EU are significantly higher than in the US and China, making production in ...

... momentum is tempered by expectations of increased supplies from OPEC+. Despite rising prices in recent weeks, the current level is still 10-15% lower than the figures from a year ago—this reflects the market's correction after the peaks of the energy crisis of 2022–2023. Investors continue to monitor external signals: negotiations between the U.S. and China are ongoing to resolve trade disputes, and the U.S. Federal Reserve, following its July 30 meeting, kept its rate unchanged. Soft monetary conditions ...