... 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 in July compared to the record 12–13 billion m 3 injected in June, the EU has managed to reduce the gap from last year's filling schedule. The target – to reach at least 90% full by the heating season – currently seems achievable. (For comparison, last year on the same ...

... two-thirds (around 70% capacity) full – up from about 59% a month ago. Total stocks have exceeded 70 billion cubic meters and are gradually approaching the target of 90% by the start of the heating season. In June, the injection rate broke last year’s records (around 12.4 billion cubic meters for the month), and in July, active growth continued, which allowed for a reduction in the deficit compared to last year's storage levels. Gas prices , meanwhile, remain at elevated levels. The Dutch TTF index ...

... News — Friday, August 1, 2025: AI Boom, IPOs, and Global Deals The global startup ecosystem continues to confidently revive and grow by the end of July 2025. After a prolonged downturn, investors worldwide are actively financing tech companies again: record funding rounds are being secured, and startup plans for public listings are back in the spotlight. Major funds and corporations are returning to aggressive investments, initiating new investment programs, while governments across various countries ...

... global oil market begins the week in a state of relative equilibrium, with Brent crude oil prices hovering around $70 per barrel due to coordinated actions by OPEC+ to raise output and stable demand. European gas storage facilities are being filled at record rates, now exceeding 70% of total capacity, which mitigates the risks of fuel shortages ahead of the forthcoming winter. In the domestic fuel market of Russia, authorities have implemented emergency measures to stabilize petroleum product prices,...

... 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. This information will be valuable for investors and market participants in the fuel and energy complex ...