... will discuss the impact of OPEC+ on prices, the importance of coal, and the formation of a new energy strategy that includes a transition to renewable energy sources. Readers will be able to familiarize themselves with all the latest energy news and future forecasts. Detailed Review of Global Energy Sector News for Monday, August 18, 2025: Oil, Gas, Coal, Electricity, Renewables, and Fuel Price Stabilization. Analysis of Key Events, OPEC+ Decisions, the Sanctions Dialogue between the U.S. and Russia,...

... 02:00 (Australia): Services and Composite PMI for July. Early indicators of economic activity in Australia. 02:50 (Japan): Release of minutes from the previous Bank of Japan meeting. Investors will closely analyze the discussion details to assess the future monetary policy of the BoJ. 03:30 (Japan): Services and Composite PMI (July). Will indicate the state of Japan's economy in the services sector at the beginning of Q3. 04:45 (China): Caixin PMI indices in services and Composite (July). Important ...

... should pay attention to: Rising interest expenses: MTS is facing increasing debt servicing costs, which is putting pressure on net income. Investors should take this factor into account and analyze how the company plans to reduce interest expenses in the future. Ecosystem strategy: MTS is actively expanding its product ecosystem, which attracts and retains customers, but also requires investment. A steady increase in the number of ecosystem customers and revenue growth in this area indicate the right ...

... installations at their gas stations and exploring equipment manufacturing opportunities for electric charging. This indicates that electricity is starting to be regarded as an important energy "commodity" for the transportation sector in the future. Another aspect is the development of **renewable energy sources (RES)**. Although solar and wind power plants do not directly reduce gasoline prices today, investments in RES are changing the overall energy supply structure. On a global scale,...

... agreement benefits both sides: the EU gains additional supply guarantees for gas and oil, while the U.S. secures expanded markets and capital influx from increased exports. This positive trading signal has reinforced market confidence in the stability of future energy resource demand. On the other hand, the U.S. administration continues to ramp up pressure on Moscow. In late July, President Trump significantly shortened the timeframe set for achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine (an ultimatum of about 10 days) ...