... prices remain relatively stable in the mid-$60 range per barrel, reflecting a balance between risks and OPEC+ efforts. In Russia, exchange prices for petroleum products have reached historic highs despite a ban on fuel exports and subsidies – the government is preparing new steps to stabilize the domestic market. Europe is rapidly filling its gas storage facilities for winter, utilizing the influx of LNG and alternative supply routes. At the same time, the global energy transition is gaining momentum,...

... and curb surging prices during the peak summer demand (holiday season and harvest campaign). Previously, restrictions applied only to traders and small refiners, but by the end of July wholesale gasoline prices had hit historical highs, forcing the government to resort to administrative measures. Russian refineries are now directing virtually all gasoline volume to the domestic market. It is expected that the increase in supply on the exchange will cool prices, which reached record levels in June ...

... capacity, gas and even coal plants are reactivated in several cases. For instance, in some regions of Europe last winter, there was a need to temporarily increase output from coal power plants during periods of low wind – despite environmental costs. Governments of many countries are investing in energy storage systems (industrial batteries, pumped hydro storage) and smart grids capable of flexibly managing loads. These measures are intended to enhance the reliability of energy supply as the share ...

... tremendous resource expenditure. The first cryptocurrency was Bitcoin (BTC), launched in 2009 by a person or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin demonstrated that a digital asset could be created to serve as money without the involvement of governments and banks. Over more than a decade of its existence, the price of Bitcoin has experienced dramatic rises and falls, but the underlying principle of decentralized currency has gained widespread acceptance. Today, there are numerous other cryptocurrencies ...

... capacity, gas and even coal power plants are being reactivated in some cases. For instance, in certain regions of Europe last winter, there was a need to temporarily increase coal-fired generation during windless weather—despite the ecological costs. Governments of many countries are investing in developing energy storage systems (industrial batteries, pumped storage facilities) and “smart” grids that can flexibly manage load. These measures aim to improve the reliability of energy supply as the ...