... filling stations and control price increases. Additionally, we will examine the situation in the coal industry, the rapid growth of renewable energy sources (RES), recent trends in the electricity sector, and geopolitical factors reshaping global energy trade. This information will be valuable to investors and market participants in the oil and gas sector—ranging from oil, gas, and fuel companies to representatives of electricity, coal, and renewable energy industries. Oil Market: Price Stability and ...

... multi-week highs. The North Sea blend Brent is trading close to recent peaks (around $72–73 per barrel, above the psychologically important mark of $72). The American WTI is hovering around $69–70. Price increases are fueled by several factors: U.S.-EU trade thaw. The establishment of a framework agreement between Washington and Brussels prevented escalation of a long-standing trade dispute. The parties agreed on mutual tariff reductions and a substantial increase in U.S. energy exports to Europe, improving ...

... fluctuations during periods of crisis and economic recovery. Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX): What is it The Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX) is a benchmark indicator that reflects the dynamics of the stock prices of the 50 largest and most liquid companies traded on the Moscow Exchange. It is a free-float weighted average of the prices of these shares. IMOEX is a key indicator of the state of the Russian stock market and serves as an important tool for analyzing market conditions, making investment decisions ...

... highs. The North Sea Brent blend is trading around recent peaks (~$72–73 per barrel, above the psychologically important mark of $72). U.S. WTI is holding steady around $69–70 per barrel. Several factors are contributing to the price increases: Trade truce and rising demand. Progress in trade negotiations between major economies has improved market sentiment. Washington and Brussels have reached a framework agreement that has avoided a new tariff war: agreements have been made to reduce duties ...

... Because in spring 2022, sanctions were imposed on Russia, and many European companies were afraid to buy Russian gas, fearing accusations of financing Russia. The gas hub would have helped anonymize the origin of the gas. Not only Russian gas would be traded there, but also Azerbaijani gas and LNG. European companies could then say they were buying gas not from Russia, but from the Turkish hub with multiple suppliers,” explains Yushkov. However, that panic has long passed, sanctions have been ...