... in the fuel and energy complex (TEK) —ranging from oil, gas, and fuel companies to representatives in the electricity, coal sectors, and renewable energy industries. Oil Market: Pressure from Oversupply and Demand Fluctuation As the week begins, oil prices remain relatively stable, although the influence of oversupply factors is palpable. Following the OPEC+ alliance's decision to increase production from September and signals of slowing demand, oil prices have decreased to a weekly low. On Monday,...

... in our economy, estimated to reach between 72% and 85%. Additionally, the strengthening of the ruble coincided with a decrease in barrel prices, significantly impacting the sector. Most taxes from the industry are paid based on the volumes of crude oil extracted, with its price determined in dollars and converted to rubles. Therefore, without subsidies, oil companies cannot contain price increases. One of the reasons cited for rising gasoline prices is the reduction of damping payments this year. According to Sergey Tereshkin,...

... sanctions will continue to tighten regardless of the U.S. administration. The U.S.’s strategic goal is to push Russia out of the hydrocarbons market, though this is currently impossible and risky, even for America. The focus remains on reducing Russian oil prices and increasing transportation and trade costs for Russian companies. Limiting physical export volumes (e.g., to no more than 3 million barrels per day) is impractical due to the real-time tracking required. As for Russian budget revenues, Sergey ...

... in an interview with Izvestia that the suspension of production at Libya’s largest oil field, Sharara, could reduce global oil supply by 300,000 barrels per day, which is about 0.3% of the global volume. In his opinion, this will temporarily raise oil prices; however, a more significant impact will come from the upcoming easing of OPEC+ quotas, which will lead to increased production in countries like Saudi Arabia and Russia. The reduction of oil production in Libya will only temporarily ...

On July 27, 2025, the energy sector faces a myriad of challenges and opportunities. Recent days have seen a notable change in oil prices, which have risen amidst instability in the global economy. Gasoline exports are also showing positive momentum, benefiting refineries. Special attention is drawn to gas reserves, which remain at a high level, but the threat of reduced electricity ...