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Energy Sector News – Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Brent Surpasses $70; Europe Accelerates Gas Injections Before Winter
... Surpasses $70, Geopolitics Boosts Growth
Oil prices
continue to trend upwards. The North Sea blend,
Brent
, approached a two-week high and briefly surpassed the psychologically important level of $70 per barrel. American
WTI
remains around $66-67. Price increases are fueled by several positive factors:
U.S.-EU Trade Truce:
The conclusion of a framework
agreement between Washington and Brussels
helped avoid an escalation of the trade war at the last moment. The parties agreed to mutually lower tariffs ...
Energy Sector News, Sunday, July 27, 2025: Brent at around $70, Record Gas Reserves, Fuel Price Stabilization
... (to ~75,400 rubles per ton) in anticipation of the export ban. Although prices remain close to record levels, signals of governmental intervention have indicated a trend towards stabilization. Diesel fuel, experiencing less shortage, has shown little price increase. Experts note that the further price dynamics will depend on the duration of export restrictions and the effectiveness of other measures. It is likely that administrative measures will help mitigate fuel price increases through August and September....
Regulatory Costs: Can the Rise in Gasoline Prices Be Stopped? (FORBES)
... stabilize the situation, including extending the export ban. However, Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, believes the problem can only be solved by significantly increasing the quotas for gasoline sales through exchanges.
Four Factors Driving Price Increases
The main reason for rising gasoline prices is the reduction in fuel production. According to the latest available data from Rosstat, production of motor gasoline in Russia decreased by 18% during the week of May 13–19, 2024, compared to February ...
Oil Reserve Increase in the US: Implications of the Latest EIA Report for Buyers and Investors
... and plan their purchases accordingly.
Impact of Inventory Growth on Oil Prices and Investor Strategies
Price Stability Amid Increased Supply
For oil buyers, the rise in inventories and increased supply may stabilize market prices. The reduced risk of price increases allows companies consuming oil and petroleum products to budget more accurately and manage costs. Investors should also consider that high inventories could limit oil price growth, potentially reducing the returns on investments in oil-related ...
Why Exchange Prices for Gasoline Reach Records While Pump Prices Stay Calm
... and the FAS, which are striving to prevent them from exceeding inflation. However, this is more of a guideline than a firmly established rule. Last year, gasoline prices in retail rose above inflation. Experts' opinions on the prospects of gasoline price increases at gas stations this summer vary.
According to Dmitry Gusev, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the "Reliable Partner" association and member of the expert council for the "Gas Stations of Russia" competition, there ...