... energy balance of many countries, despite the global push for decarbonization. According to the International Energy Agency’s forecasts, global coal consumption in 2025 will remain near record levels and may even set a new high. Global production is expected ... ... at filling stations increased by another 0.3% (since the beginning of the year, the increase is ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). By July 31, wholesale gasoline prices remained near peak values. The government has already signaled that ...