... retail prices. Third, the decrease in oil prices in the first half of the year (WTI is 20% lower than a year ago) has reduced processing costs, allowing refiners to partially pass this benefit on to consumers. It is worth noting that the decline in American ... ... product imports (the EU has established diesel supplies from the Middle East, Asia, and the US instead of Russian sources). Gas stations in the EU are gradually lowering prices for end consumers as more expensive stocks purchased last winter are replaced ...

... The prospect of such moves keeps market participants on edge, considering the risks to global energy supply chains. Moscow, for its part, has indicated it does not intend to change its policy in the face of external ultimatums. As a result, parallel processes of trade thaw between major economies and escalating sanction rhetoric are currently unfolding on a global level. The outcome of this confrontation will largely determine the conditions of global oil and gas trade. Investors are closely watching whether the economic benefits of new export agreements will outweigh the potential downsides of sanction limitations, as this will influence the long-term balance of supply and demand in global energy markets....

... leading economies and the intensification of sanction rhetoric are currently unfolding simultaneously. The outcome of these processes will largely define the conditions of global energy resource trading. Investors are closely watching whether the economic ... ... potential negatives of sanction limitations—this will determine the long-term supply-demand relationship in global oil and gas markets. Electricity and Renewables: Record Consumption and Growth of “Green” Generation Unusual weather this summer is ...

... Russian oil and gas. The prospect of such actions keeps the market tense given the risks to global energy supply chains. Moscow, on its side, has made it clear that it does not intend to change its policy under external ultimatum. Thus, on a global level, processes of trade de-escalation among major economies and the intensification of sanction rhetoric are unfolding concurrently. The outcomes of this standoff will largely determine the conditions for global oil and gas trade. Investors are closely watching whether the economic benefits of new export agreements will outweigh the potential negative effects of sanctions – this will dictate the long-term balance of supply and demand in global energy markets. Electricity ...

... expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption remains on a “plateau.” Analysts from the IEA expect a gradual decline in global coal demand starting in 2026, provided that the energy transition accelerates and China's economy shifts more towards gas and RES. For now, however, the coal sector is ensuring near-record levels of electricity production globally, remaining an essential element of energy supply. Refined Products and Processing: Regional Contrasts The market for refined products varies significantly across different regions of the world. In Russia , authorities have taken an unprecedented step to stabilize domestic fuel prices. As of July 30 , a temporary full ...