... OPEC+ actions: the cartel's increase in oil production in August will enhance raw material availability and exert downward pressure on global oil prices, thereby indirectly facilitating further gasoline price reductions. In other words, the current U.S. oil products market is favorable for consumers: supply exceeds demand, prices are gradually falling without shortages. In Europe, the situation with motor fuel prices is relatively stable. After the turmoil of 2022–2023, during which sanctions and logistical restructuring ...

... fall, another price surge is not excluded if the root causes of the crisis (low gasoline reserves and maintenance downtimes at oil refineries) are not addressed. The government will need to balance the necessity of keeping prices down in the domestic market with providing sufficient incentives for oil producers to avoid a repeat fuel shortage during the harvest campaign and the onset of the fall season. Coal Industry: Record Production Amid Cautious Demand The global coal sector is reaching a new peak in production in 2025, although the pace of consumption growth is slowing. According to IEA forecasts, global coal production could reach around 9.2 billion tons this year, ...

... part, is under growing pressure. Trump’s ultimatum regarding Ukraine – the demand for peace within days – if not met, threatens new harsh sanctions. This could also affect the remaining export of Russian energy resources: further restrictions on oil, petroleum products, or gas supplies from Russia to global markets are possible. Thus, political decisions in the coming weeks could significantly reshape global energy trade routes. Participants in the energy market are closely monitoring statements from leaders and preparing for any developments. Electricity ...

... in Russia Declining? In 2024, Rosstat stopped publishing weekly and monthly statistics on the production of automotive gasoline and diesel in Russia, forcing industry participants to rely on indirect indicators of fuel output. Analysts from OPEN OIL MARKET analyzed the main available indicators and found that: Marine exports of petroleum products have decreased the most this year — by nearly a quarter. This indicator is influenced by factors such as unscheduled refinery repairs and other geopolitical events. According to S&P Global Platts, marine shipments of petroleum products from ...

... significant impact on the global energy market. At the same time, we are observing a stabilization of oil prices and an increase in demand for coal, indicating new trends in the energy sector. In this article, we will analyze the current realities of the oil products market, as well as discuss the supply situation in India and China. We will also explore the growing interest in alternative energy sources (RES) and trends in refineries. Stay with us to learn about the latest changes in the global energy market. Current ...