... preventing a new trade war: mutual understanding on tariff reductions and increased exports of energy resources from the U.S. to Europe has been achieved. The energy component of the agreement benefits both sides: the EU gains additional guarantees for gas and oil supplies, while the U.S. expands its markets and attracts capital as exports grow. The positive trade signals have translated into increased market confidence regarding stable demand. Concurrently, the U.S. administration continues to ramp up pressure on Moscow. President Trump has significantly shortened the deadline ...

... prospects for a swift resolution of the conflict, traders continue to factor in supply disruption risks into prices. An additional factor was the planned technical work at Norwegian fields in the North Sea at the end of August, temporarily reducing gas exports from Norway. As a result, European gas prices turned upward. Near-month futures at the Dutch TTF hub climbed back above $400 per 1,000 cubic meters (approximately €38 per MWh), reaching a maximum in the past month. Prices increased from around ...

... Fuel Association, the average retail prices for AI-92 gasoline in Moscow reached approximately 59 rubles per liter by early August, while AI-95 stood at about 65 rubles/liter, which is significantly higher than at the beginning of the year. Despite the export ban, fuel prices at gas stations continue to climb, although the pace of price growth has noticeably decreased compared to the peak values of June. To stabilize the situation, the government is employing budgetary support mechanisms. Oil refineries (refineries) are receiving ...

... Bank expects to bring inflation down to 4%, so fuel networks will have to tighten their belts." Sergey Teryoshkin, General Director of the Open Oil Market trading platform. Source: Business FM Experts note that administrative pressure (such as an export ban or directives for gas station networks) can only temporarily suppress prices. Much more sustainable effects can be achieved through economic methods—such as improving the damping system or targeted subsidization of fuel transportation to remote areas. The latter approach ...

... affecting the fuel market and the energy sector as a whole? In our latest material, we analyze current trends, price changes, and potential consequences for the global economy. Energy Sector News, Saturday, July 26, 2025: Brent Approaches $70, Record Gas Supplies, Market Reaction to Gasoline Export Ban The latest review of the fuel and energy complex highlights key events and trends as of July 26, 2025. The global oil market shows cautious price growth — Brent crude oil is nearing $70 per barrel amid optimism in trade negotiations and coordinated ...