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Gas Prices in Moscow Reach Record Highs: Reasons for Increase and Prospects for the Fuel Market

... on price freezes, extensions of restrictions on the export of oil products, or correction of tax mechanisms might be possible. In the long term, experts agree that structural changes are needed to prevent annual price spikes. This includes developing stock trading and competition, improving the dampener mechanism, stimulating domestic oil refining, and supporting alternative fuel types. Essentially, the challenge is to make the fuel market less dependent on external economic factors and more predictable....

Energy Sector News - Friday, August 1, 2025: Brent Holds Above $72; European Gas Storages Record High Filled

... significant changes: the price of Brent crude oil rose above $72 per barrel, generating substantial interest among experts and investors. The increase in oil prices is attributed to various factors, including steady demand for hydrocarbons and declining stock levels in major storage facilities. At the same time, European gas storage is filling at record rates, indicating upcoming shifts in consumption. Discussions on these issues are becoming particularly pertinent against the backdrop of global trends,...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Tuesday, August 5, 2025: IPO Wave, Mega Deals, and the Global Venture Capital Race

... to raise up to $1 billion, emphasizing the revival of IPO activity at least on Asian platforms. In the USA and Europe, the situation is also significantly improving. American fintech "unicorn" Chime recently made a successful debut on the stock market, soaring more than 30% on its first day of trading, making it one of the largest fintech IPOs of the year. This success is inspiring other contenders. The design platform Figma recently conducted its long-awaited listing: the IPO raised around ...

Fuel and Energy Complex News - Saturday, August 2, 2025: Brent around $73; gasoline exports from Russia restricted to stabilize prices

... pricing picture reflects a balance of factors: on one hand, global demand for coal remains high (especially during heat waves when coal is used to cover peak loads); on the other hand, market supply is adequate, and consumers have built substantial stocks. Major exporters—such as Australia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa—maintain stable supply volumes. In developed countries, the trend towards reducing coal generation continues: environmental regulations and tax policies make new coal projects ...

Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed

... monitor Iran's nuclear program, but in 2018, the USA exited the deal, and Iran began gradually exceeding the established limits a year later. As a result, by 2025, Iran has significantly advanced in uranium enrichment technologies. It has accumulated stocks of uranium enriched to 60%—which is already close to weapon-grade levels (90+%). Experts estimate that, with a political decision, Tehran could produce enough highly enriched uranium for one nuclear warhead within months. However, creating a ...