... displays moderate growth and signs of stabilization. Oil prices continue to rise, with Brent briefly exceeding the $72 per barrel mark for the first time since late June, driven by persisting geopolitical risks and strong seasonal demand. The European gas market maintains relative stability, thanks to active filling of underground storage facilities ahead of winter. Simultaneously, regulators and market participants are taking steps to maintain balance: the OPEC+ alliance is preparing to increase oil production ...

... As a result, by the end of the week, the oil market is in a state of relative equilibrium. Brent prices have settled in the upper range of recent months, although they remain sensitive to any news regarding economic risks or changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Storage Levels Reduce Price Risks The European natural gas market continues to build inventories ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage facilities in EU countries are nearly 66% full—an ...

... companies are already experiencing pressure from increased taxes and sanctions restrictions, and any changes in subsidy or export regulation could impact their financial stability. Gas Sector: Europe Stockpiles Reserves and Changes Routes The European gas market is approaching the end of summer with solid stockpile indicators. Gas storage facilities (GSG) in the EU are filled to more than 72% of total capacity by early August, significantly exceeding average levels from previous years at this date. EU ...

... exports is still directed to Europe, especially to countries with developed infrastructure for receiving LNG, such as Spain, Great Britain and the Netherlands. The sanctions imposed by the EU against Russia are gradually reducing the share of Russian gas on the market, but it has not yet been possible to completely abandon it. Technically, Russian companies have powerful production capabilities, and even with sanctions restrictions, supplies continue. Technical and economic barriers to replacing Russian LNG ...

... in consumption depends on subsidies and infrastructure support. The article discusses the prospects for increasing the use of gas engine fuel, as well as the challenges and opportunities for the development of this niche. MOSCOW, Jan 11 – PRIME. Gas motor fuel (GMF) is 30-50% cheaper than AI-92 gasoline, but its share in the Russian market remains low, and consumption heavily depends on subsidies, said Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the fuel marketplace "Open Oil Market" (a Skolkovo resident), in an interview with RIA Novosti. "In Russia, vehicles using gas motor fuel ...