... consumers have built significant reserves. Major exporters like Australia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa are maintaining stable supply volumes. In developed countries, the trend to reduce coal generation continues: environmental regulations and tax policies are making new coal projects less attractive. However, as noted, some countries in Asia are temporarily increasing coal combustion to avoid purchasing expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption remains at a plateau. According to ...

... supplies from the Middle East, Asia, and the US instead of Russian sources). Gas stations in the EU are gradually lowering prices for end consumers as more expensive stocks purchased last winter are replaced with cheaper batches. Nevertheless, high taxes and levies in Europe keep gasoline expensive for the populace (in major EU economies, prices are maintained in the range of €1.6–1.8 per liter). Overall, the global petroleum products market is characterized by the absence of sharp shortages,...