... record volumes of LNG from the US, Qatar, and other exporters. Gas prices at the European TTF hub in the summer of 2025 remain relatively stable—significantly below the peak values of 2022. However, they remain above long-term average levels: according ... ... maintenance in June and July, temporarily reducing gasoline and diesel production. As a result, wholesale prices on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange approached a threshold level, at which oil companies stop receiving damping subsidies—this ...

... generation, keeping gas demand in check during peak load hours. Stable deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG), along with relatively weak industrial demand, maintain market balance. Overall, European prices are currently significantly lower than the ... ... regulations and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade Thaw vs. Sanction Pressure The international agenda intertwines two opposing trends: on one hand, the de-escalation of trade conflicts between major economies,...

... 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. The U.S. Treasury Department has temporarily eased sanctions on energy-related operations for several Russian banks, including the Central Bank of Russia, Sberbank, VTB, and Rosbank. This decision, effective until April 30, also ...

... one of the largest gasoline exporters is willing to limit external sales for domestic consumers – highlighting the presence of local fuel imbalances across different regions of the world. A contrasting picture is observed in the U.S. , where the internal fuel market is currently experiencing a period of relative abundance. Thanks to high refining volumes at American refineries and unusually soft summer demand, gasoline prices in the U.S. have dropped to multi-year lows. The national average price of gasoline after Independence Day fell to around ~$3....

... Trend forecasting: The index is used to analyze long-term trends in the Russian economy, as well as to assess the impact of the international situation on the stock market. Real case example: In 2014, the RTS index lost a significant portion of its value ... ... of sanctions against Russia and a sharp fall in the ruble to dollar exchange rate. Although stock prices in rubles remained relatively stable, their value in dollars fell sharply due to devaluation. This situation underscored the importance of the RTS ...