We discuss why oil prices remain high despite the OPEC+ standoff and Trump's influence, as well as the role of threats directed at Russia. Eight OPEC+ countries have announced a new increase in oil production for September, effectively ending their plan to adhere to voluntary ...

... either of these values is exceeded, the damping is nullified. The mechanism can also work in reverse if export prices are lower than domestic prices. However, this has only happened once in the history of the damping mechanism (since 2019), in 2020, when oil prices collapsed. As for extending the application of the investment surcharge on reverse excise duty for oil until January 1, 2033, Tereshkin believes that this measure will support the industry. The investment surcharge is intended for oil refineries ...

The longer the ban on gasoline exports lasted, the fewer incentives oil companies had to curb prices, which is why the government decided to ease restrictions. However, the market is in urgent need of new solutions that go beyond subsidies and export restrictions, believes Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market (Forbes). The longer the ban ...

... an EU-wide ban on Russian gas) demonstrate the limitations of a unified position within the bloc. Overall, geopolitical risks remain one of the main drivers of the reconfiguration of global energy trade routes. While the current market conditions—prices for oil, gas, and coal—are primarily determined by fundamental factors of supply and demand, political decisions can significantly impact the availability of certain energy carriers for individual regions. In conclusion, the energy sectors have reached ...

... put option to hedge against a fall in the stock's price. If the stock's price falls, the loss from the fall is offset by the gain from the option. Example: A company that imports oil might buy put options on oil to hedge against a fall in its value if oil prices fall. Example with a Call Option: Companies that use raw materials can hedge against rising commodity prices by buying Call options. If prices rise, the profit from the option will offset the additional cost of buying the raw materials. 3. Earning ...