... reserves to reduce vulnerability to suppliers and avoid crisis situations. This would also stabilize prices during periods of high demand, such as the winter season. Accelerated Development of Alternative Energy Sources Confronted with instability in the gas market, European countries may increase investments in renewable energy development. This is a long-term solution that will help reduce dependence on external supplies and strengthen energy security. Gazprom's statement regarding the U.S. non-compliance ...

... increased tariffs on Indian exports at the end of August. At the same time, global energy prices remain relatively stable. Brent crude is hovering around $60 per barrel, reflecting a fragile balance between rising supply and moderate demand. The European gas market remains calm, with gas storage levels in EU countries exceeding 90%, providing a solid reserve ahead of winter and keeping prices stable. In the meantime, the global energy transition is gaining momentum: various regions are recording new highs ...

... exchange rates) is rising, pulling internal prices along, especially with a weakened dampener. Concurrently, high oil prices sustain the revenues of oil companies, partly compensating for their limitations in the domestic fuel market. Gas. The natural gas market follows its own trends. European gas prices stabilized in 2025 after crisis peaks in 2022, and domestic Russian prices remain comparatively low for end consumers due to state regulation. Therefore, the increase in gasoline prices is not directly ...

... cautious optimism regarding a possible easing of sanctions. The oil market continues to feel pressure from rising supply and slowing demand: Brent crude prices hold around the mid-$60 per barrel mark, reflecting a fragile balance of factors. The European gas market remains stable: gas storage levels in the EU near record highs, providing a buffer ahead of winter and keeping prices at a moderate level. The global energy transition is gaining momentum – many countries are seeing new records in generation ...

... Gazprombank’s monopoly on export payments. This sector is now deregulated, but the problem is that other Russian state banks remain under sanctions. Therefore, unfortunately, there could still be issues with making payments, as well as the risk of gas supplies to Europe being interrupted,” says Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET marketplace. Translated usin ChatGPT Sourse: vz.ru/economy/2024/12/9/1302044.html