... taxes and duties, gasoline remains costly for the public – in the largest EU economies, prices hover in the range of €1.6-1.8 per liter at filling stations. Overall, the global refined products market is not experiencing acute shortages, although regional disparities remain. In some developing countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, several African states), high prices for imported fuel create tension – authorities are forced to subsidize gasoline for the public to avoid social discontent. Meanwhile, in the Middle East and India, oil ...

... strengthening the product ecosystem, increasing the share of support and launching new solutions such as Astra Monitoring and Astra Cloud. Significant contribution to the indicators was also made by agreements concluded with major partners and the Russian region. In the first 9 months of 2024, Astra Group demonstrated significant growth in financial indicators, which indicates the company's dynamic development and its strengthening position in the infrastructure software market. Key financial results: Revenue: RUB 8.6 billion, up 84% year-on-year. KomNovosti Shipments: RUB 10.1 billion, up 98% year-on-year, thanks to active business scaling and ...

... share in both electricity generation and industry export revenue. The output of Russian companies remains close to record levels, and under sanctions, the coal industry is actively shifting towards Asian markets. The government supports exporters by developing port infrastructure in the Far East and subsidizing railway transport to increase shipments to the Asia-Pacific region. Looking ahead, despite the continued importance of coal, the industry will need modernization and increased eco-friendliness—in line with the global trend towards reducing carbon emissions. In the medium and long term, coal companies will increasingly ...

... signed an executive order allowing cryptocurrencies in retirement plans (401(k)), and regulatory leaders are announcing the development of additional rules for digital assets. This regulatory support is actively attracting institutional capital and creating ... ... in some countries, fearing a "race to the bottom" in standards. Nevertheless, unified European regulation makes the region attractive for crypto businesses, creating predictable operating conditions. Asia and Central Asia Significant changes ...

... on RES in Russia's power system remains small (accounting for only a few percent), but it is increasing quickly. In 2025 alone, dozens of new wind farms and solar plants are being commissioned—especially many projects are being realized in southern regions and the Far East. Additionally, pilot initiatives for the utilization of small hydropower and biofuels are being launched, diversifying "green" energy. Global trends indicate record rates of clean energy development. The largest investor in RES remains China : in the first five months of 2025, approximately 46 GW of new wind capacity and about 200 GW of solar capacity were installed in China—an unprecedented scale, resulting in more than 90% of all ...