... with the resolution of trade disagreements may support fuel demand in the latter half of the year. Gas Market: Storage Facilities Filling Up, Prices Remain High The gas market is primarily focused on Europe. EU countries are rapidly filling underground gas storage facilities in preparation for the winter season. By the end of July, European UGS facilities are over 72% full (compared to ~59% a month earlier), equating to over 75 billion cubic meters of reserves. Although the rate of injections slowed slightly ...

... Reserves, Gasoline Export Ban from August This issue of the fuel and energy sector review covers key events and trends as of July 25, 2025. The global oil market shows price stability, with Brent oil continuing to trade below the $70 per barrel mark. Gas storage in Europe is being filled at record rates, reducing risks for the upcoming winter season. In the domestic market of Russia, decisive measures are being discussed to stabilize prices for oil products , including a complete ban on gasoline exports ...

... market enters Tuesday in a state of relative equilibrium, albeit under some pressure: Brent crude is hovering around $69 per barrel after a recent price decline due to OPEC+’s decision to increase production and signs of weakening demand. European gas storage facilities continue to fill rapidly, now 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 ...

... adjusting logistics in favor of the domestic market. Gas Market: Europe Accumulates Reserves, Transit Restructured European countries are actively preparing for the upcoming heating season by increasing gas reserves. As of early August, underground gas storage facilities (UGS) in the EU are filled to approximately 70% — with over 74 billion cubic meters accumulated. Since the injection season began (end of March), over 38 billion m 3 have been injected, and energy market investors are closely monitoring ...

... pipelines and production facilities reduces costs and increases the reliability of the infrastructure. Using artificial intelligence and big data improves forecasting and risk management. Green technologies and emissions reduction: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Gazprom invests in hydrogen production as a promising clean fuel. The impact of Gazprom's investments on Russia Gazprom's investments play a key role in strengthening Russia's economic and energy stability, as well as improving the quality ...