... continue to monitor external economic signals: negotiations between the U.S. and China on trade disputes are ongoing, and the July 30 meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve indeed left rates unchanged. Soft monetary conditions combined with the resolution of trade differences could support fuel demand in the latter half of the year. Gas Market: Record Storage for Winter and Relative Price Stability The focus in the gas market remains on Europe, where EU countries are rapidly filling underground gas storage in preparation for the winter heating season. By the end of July, European UGS facilities were over 72% full (up from ...

... to monitor external signals: negotiations between the U.S. and China are ongoing to resolve trade disputes, and the U.S. Federal Reserve, following its July 30 meeting, kept its rate unchanged. Soft monetary conditions combined with the resolution of trade disputes could support demand for energy resources in the second half of the year. Gas Market: Record Storage Filling and Relative Price Stability The European gas market remains in the spotlight. EU countries are accelerating the injection of natural gas into underground storage facilities in preparation for the winter heating season. By the beginning of August, European ...

... solar energy, which helps moderate demand for gas during peak generation hours. Stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and relatively weak industrial demand maintain balance in the market. Overall, European gas prices are currently significantly lower ... ... any supply disruptions or an early cold spell in the fall could once again heighten volatility. Global Agreements and Policy: Trade De-escalation and Sanction Pressures In international affairs, a significant recent development has been the U.S.-EU trade ...

... orders. However, following the announcement by the U.S. administration of 145% tariffs on Chinese exports, Chinese airlines received instructions to halt the acceptance of Boeing aircraft. This serves as a clear example of how political conflict (in trade relations) directly affects the revenue, profits, and stock prices of even such large corporations. Apart from the listed companies, several other firms within the S&P 500 are also dependent on China (such as Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Adidas, General Motors, ...

... News, Monday, July 28, 2025: Brent Near $70, EU Gas Stores Close to 70%, Gasoline Export Ban In the latest review of the fuel and energy sector, we examine key events and trends as of July 28, 2025 . The global oil market begins the week in a state of relative stability, with Brent trading around $70 per barrel, bolstered by trade agreements between the U.S. and major partners, as well as coordinated actions by producers. European gas storage facilities are being filled at record speeds, now nearing 70% capacity, which lowers the risks ahead of the upcoming winter. In the ...