August 12, 2025, is a significant date for the international energy market. In light of new U.S. sanctions against India that have drawn analysts' attention, the price of Brent ... ... made it clear that it does not intend to succumb to unilateral dictation: the Chinese Foreign Ministry has stated that coercive policies will yield no results and that the country will continue to purchase energy resources based on its sovereign interests....

... Experts expect that OPEC+ will continue to flexibly manage quotas, particularly if external factors (sanctions, recession, emergencies) significantly impact the oil market. Russian Oil Products Market: Record Gasoline Prices and Government Response The internal fuel market in Russia is facing unprecedented price increases despite previously adopted measures. Since the end of July, a full ban on the export of gasoline and several other oil products has been in effect (tentatively until August 31) – ...

... delays in decisions will limit the enthusiasm of some investors. However, at present, institutional interest in XRP remains robust—many significant players include it in portfolio diversification, considering the success of the Ripple ecosystem in international payments. XRP's recognition expands into global capital markets. In Japan, financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has submitted an application to launch a unique exchange-traded fund that would combine exposure to both cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin ...

... also came from the United States. American authorities announced permission to make payments for energy resources despite existing sanctions restrictions. This step is especially important for the Russian energy sector, which is heavily dependent on international contracts and payments. The lifting of restrictions on energy payments allows Russian exporters to work more flexibly with Western clients, simplifies payments for oil and gas supplies, and opens up access to new financial flows, which strengthens ...

Officially, China has not bought oil from Iran for more than two years. However, complex schemes using a "shadow fleet" allow it to bypass international restrictions and supply millions of barrels of oil to China every year. What risks does this create for the market and how does it affect Russia? Find out in our analysis. Chinese Purchases of Iranian Oil: Covert Operations and Their Consequences ...