... Commentary from Open Oil Market. Current events in the fuel and energy complex (TEC) as of August 8, 2025, are once again in the spotlight for investors and the market. Washington is ramping up sanctions pressure on major buyers of Russian oil—specifically targeting India with new tariffs that intensify geopolitical tensions. Against this backdrop, global oil prices have stopped declining and are demonstrating relative stabilization, as market participants assess OPEC+ actions and the risks of secondary ...

... sharp price fluctuations this winter, which is positively perceived by investors and industrial gas consumers. Meanwhile, market participants are closely monitoring the EU's further steps to enhance energy security—including the introduction of new target levels for storage and potential restrictions on Russian gas imports currently under political discussion. Russian Fuel Market: Stabilization Measures and Price Reactions The internal market for petroleum products in Russia is experiencing a tense ...

... In the gas market, attention is primarily focused on Europe, where accelerated injection of fuel into underground storage is ongoing ahead of winter. As of mid-August, European gas storage facilities are over 86% full, confidently moving towards the target level of 90% set for early November. Such a high reserve provides a serious buffer ahead of the heating season and already helps keep prices within reasonable limits. Exchange gas prices remain relatively low: September futures at the TTF hub are ...

... spikes this winter, which is positively perceived by investors and industrial gas consumers. At the same time, market participants are closely monitoring further steps by the EU to strengthen energy security — including the introduction of new storage targets and potential restrictions on imports of Russian gas, which are being discussed at the political level. Fuel Market in Russia: Stabilization Measures and Price Reaction The domestic market for petroleum products in Russia is currently experiencing ...

... actively forming pools of capital to seek out new growth opportunities. Mergers and Acquisitions Gaining Momentum: Major corporations are resuming strategic M&A in the tech sector. Beyond Google’s record deal purchasing cloud startup Wiz for $32 billion, targeted acquisitions are increasing—quantum company IonQ is acquiring UK startup Oxford Ionics for approximately $1.1 billion, while several fintech unicorns in Europe are considering stake sales to large banks. Tech giants are also increasingly investing ...