... of 2025 in a state of relative balance but with clear signals of upcoming changes: Oil Market: remains relatively stable due to producer coordination, yet it is sensitive to economic risks. European Gas Market: approaches winter with record stocks, decreasing fears of sharp price spikes. Russian Fuel Market: is increasingly regulated by the state; such "manual" measures will likely become a norm in the near future to prevent crises. Global Energy Transition: renewable energy is breaking records in growth while ...

... prices. Factors Influencing Prices Thus, from the aforementioned points, it can be concluded that several factors influence the price of "black gold": Reduction or increase in extraction volumes. The more fuel that is produced, the lower its price. Decrease always leads to an increase in price. Speculation. Large players on any market can influence prices. This applies not only to fuel but also to stocks and others. A high supply results in lower quotes. Conversely, a scarcity drives up prices. ...

... (approximately ~540 units). The number of oil rigs in key shale basins is decreasing notably, signaling caution among oil producers. If today's data once again shows a decrease in rigs, it will confirm the ongoing tightening of supply in the U.S. Impact on oil prices: a decrease in the number of rigs is generally viewed by the market as a bullish factor for oil. Reduced drilling activity implies slower growth in oil production in the future, which, all else being equal, supports prices. Given the potential for new sanctions ...

... However, there are also no fundamental reasons for the market to increase long positions. Accordingly, the absence of any 'support' combined with speculative trades, apparently, served as a trigger for mass sell-offs," says Dudchenko. "Oils prices have decreased due to several reasons, including concerns about a recession in the U.S. and reduced demand for energy resources in China, as well as a relative temporary lull in the Middle East," says Alexander Shepelev, a stock market expert at BCS World ...

... signals of a potential oversupply in the fall and signs of a slowing global economy. Additionally, the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding Chinese demand have impacted market sentiment. As a result, oil companies have seen prices decrease to levels close to what is comfortable for OPEC+ (around $65–75 per barrel). Analysts note that seasonal factors also play a role: the summer peak in fuel demand in the Northern Hemisphere is coming to an end, leading to a decrease in consumption ...