... sector in Russia will evolve. We will analyze the impact of geopolitics on the coal industry and renewable energy amid a changing global landscape. Oil and Gas Industry News, Monday, August 4, 2025: Brent Holds Near $70 Amid OPEC+ Output Increase, EU Gas Reserves Exceed 70%, Gasoline Export Ban Now in Effect In the latest overview of the fuel and energy complex, we explore key events and trends as of August 4, 2025. The global oil market begins the week in a state of relative equilibrium, with Brent crude oil prices hovering around ...

... surpassing 71% of total capacity, mitigating fuel shortage risks ahead of the upcoming winter. In the domestic fuel market in Russia , authorities are implementing emergency measures to stabilize fuel prices—on August 1, a complete ban on gasoline exports was enacted to eliminate shortages at gas stations and curb price increases. Additionally, we will examine the situation in the coal sector, record growth in renewable energy, recent trends in electricity generation, as well as geopolitical factors reshaping global energy resource trade. ...

... external ultimatums. As a result, parallel processes of trade thaw between major economies and escalating sanction rhetoric are currently unfolding on a global level. The outcome of this confrontation will largely determine the conditions of global oil and gas trade. Investors are closely watching whether the economic benefits of new export agreements will outweigh the potential downsides of sanction limitations, as this will influence the long-term balance of supply and demand in global energy markets. Electricity and Renewables: Record Consumption and Growth of Green Generation ...

... market, fuel coal remains relatively inexpensive and regulated. Coal does not directly influence gasoline prices, as it is used in other sectors (electricity generation, metallurgy). Nevertheless, the general backdrop in energy resource markets (oil, gas, coal) shapes macroeconomic conditions: high global prices for raw materials amplify export appetites and inflation expectations, while a decline in energy resource prices could ease pressure on the domestic fuel market. Alternatives: Electricity and Renewable Energy Sources The latest spike in traditional fuel prices raises the question ...

... alternative to traditional hydrocarbons. This balance of influences in the energy sector is crucial for understanding future trends in the energy market and countries' dependency on oil products. Energy Sector News, Monday, July 28, 2025: Brent Near $70, EU Gas Stores Close to 70%, Gasoline Export Ban In the latest review of the fuel and energy sector, we examine key events and trends as of July 28, 2025 . The global oil market begins the week in a state of relative stability, with Brent trading around $70 per barrel, bolstered by trade ...