... Overall, geopolitical risks remain one of the main drivers of the reconfiguration of global energy trade routes. While the current market conditions—prices for oil, gas, and coal—are primarily determined by fundamental factors of supply and demand, political decisions can significantly impact the availability of certain energy carriers for individual regions. In conclusion, the energy sectors have reached the midpoint of summer 2025 in a state of relative balance, but with clear signals of forthcoming ...

... turbulent moment, we will examine the current changes in the fuel market, the impact of sanctions on gasoline exports, and the potential future of energy resource prices. Join us for an in-depth analysis of the latest energy news and the influence of global politics on the hydrocarbon market. Energy Sector News – Thursday, July 31, 2025: Brent Surpasses $72; U.S. Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Unchanged As July comes to a close, the global fuel and energy sector displays moderate growth and signs of stabilization....

... energy trade is undergoing a phase of transformation under the influence of sanctions, trade disputes, and strategic decisions by states. While oil, gas, and coal price dynamics continue to be largely driven by fundamental factors of supply and demand, political actions can quickly change the availability of certain energy carriers for entire regions. The fuel and energy complex industries are entering the second half of 2025 in a state of relative balance, but with clear signs of impending changes: ...

... at moderate levels. However, Gazprom's direct exposure to the European spot market diminished due to the decline in physical export volumes to Europe. Geopolitical factors and gas exports also set the tone for operational results. Sanctions and the political environment after 2022 led to conventional sales markets (Europe) being effectively closed: gas exports to the EU via pipelines fell to historical lows. For example, transit through Ukraine, which had been contracted until the end of 2024, virtually ...

... are emerging. In the Middle East, Turkey has commenced supplies of Azerbaijani natural gas to Syria – a notable development that diversifies energy supply in the region and partially fills the gas shortage in the Syrian market. Global Agreements and Politics: Trade De-escalation vs. Sanction Pressure On the international stage, two opposing trends continue to unfold. On one hand, there is de-escalation of trade conflicts between leading economies, and on the other, geopolitical confrontation is intensifying....