On August 7, 2025, the global energy news center highlights new U.S. pressures on India regarding the export of petroleum products. The escalating geopolitical situation and actions aimed at stabilizing oil prices are becoming critical factors for the energy market. How do U.S. sanctions impact India, and how do they reflect on the oil, gas, and coal markets? The article examines key points, including OPEC's actions and changes in energy consumption. Stay updated on the developments in the energy...

... India to purchase Russian oil to stabilize the global market, and now condemn it for doing so. New Delhi reminded that the goal of these purchases is to ensure stable and affordable energy prices for Indian consumers, a priority for one of the largest economies in the world. Analysts estimate that India may resort to retaliatory measures or increase focus on alternative partners, such as China or Middle Eastern countries willing to cooperate outside the umbrella of American sanctions, in the event ...

How the lives of Russians have changed in 23 years: 700% inflation, rising prices and the dollar exchange rate Over more than two decades, prices in Russia have increased several-fold - the cost of housing has increased 16-fold, food has become 4-27 times more expensive, and the dollar exchange rate has risen 3.4 times. What key factors have influenced inflation, how has the standard of living changed, and what awaits the Russian economy in the coming years? We analyze this in the article. Inflation...

... data from the U.S. In the latest reporting week, commercial oil inventories in the U.S. decreased more than expected, indicating robust demand and preventing sharp price declines. At the same time, expectations of easing monetary policy in the largest economies also fuel investor interest in raw assets. As a result, by the end of the week, the oil market is in a state of relative equilibrium: Brent prices have stabilized at the higher end of the range for recent months, although they remain sensitive ...

... measures contradict the existing USMCA agreement, which provides for a free trade area between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Experts believe that tariffs on dairy products from Canada and agricultural goods from Mexico could significantly impact the economies of both countries. HSE Professor Alexei Portansky described such actions as an unprecedented violation of trade agreements. Nonetheless, against the backdrop of a 25% tariff for Canada and Mexico, BRICS countries will face even stricter conditions—Trump ...