... external ultimatums. As a result, parallel processes of trade thaw between major economies and escalating sanction rhetoric are currently unfolding on a global level. The outcome of this confrontation will largely determine the conditions of global oil and gas trade. Investors are closely watching whether the economic benefits of new export agreements will outweigh the potential downsides of sanction limitations, as this will influence the long-term balance of supply and demand in global energy markets. Electricity and Renewables: Record Consumption and Growth of Green Generation ...

... market, fuel coal remains relatively inexpensive and regulated. Coal does not directly influence gasoline prices, as it is used in other sectors (electricity generation, metallurgy). Nevertheless, the general backdrop in energy resource markets (oil, gas, coal) shapes macroeconomic conditions: high global prices for raw materials amplify export appetites and inflation expectations, while a decline in energy resource prices could ease pressure on the domestic fuel market. Alternatives: Electricity and Renewable Energy Sources The latest spike in traditional fuel prices raises the question ...

... alternative to traditional hydrocarbons. This balance of influences in the energy sector is crucial for understanding future trends in the energy market and countries' dependency on oil products. Energy Sector 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 ...

... June, marking a record figure for the first summer month. High gas reserves allow Europe to feel more secure: despite the reduction of pipeline supplies from Russia, EU countries are compensating with record volumes of LNG from the US, Qatar, and other exporters. Gas prices at the European TTF hub in the summer of 2025 remain relatively stable—significantly below the peak values of 2022. However, they remain above long-term average levels: according to IEA estimates, wholesale gas prices in Europe will stay ...

... developed agreements aimed at preventing a new tariff war: mutual tariff reductions and increased U.S. energy exports to Europe were agreed upon. The energy component of the agreement benefits both sides: the EU gains additional supply guarantees for gas and oil, while the U.S. secures expanded markets and capital influx from increased exports. This positive trading signal has reinforced market confidence in the stability of future energy resource demand. On the other hand, the U.S. administration continues to ramp up pressure on Moscow. In late July, President Trump significantly shortened ...