... turn, could support the rise in energy prices. Investors in the oil and gas sector should take into account that the geopolitical factor is currently coming to the forefront, and any escalation of sanctions rhetoric could increase volatility in the oil market. At the same time, companies in Europe and Asia trading with Russia may face new restrictions — this is a pressing factor affecting their stocks. The market will be waiting for the day's outcomes: will Trump follow through on his threat or, considering ...

... Russia Despite international sanctions and official statements about halting oil supplies from Iran to China, the Middle Kingdom continues to import crude oil using complex circumvention schemes. These actions have a significant impact on the global oil market, creating challenges for other major exporters, including Russia. How the Scheme Works: The "Shadow Fleet" A key element of these operations is the use of aging tankers that belong to a "shadow fleet." These vessels, registered ...

... increase in production to do so.” The 2.2 million bpd restrictions were implemented during the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic and aimed at "drying up" the market in anticipation of recovering demand, noted Sergei Tereshkin, CEO of the Open Oil Market trading platform. In practice, these 2.2 million bpd have already been made up, he explained. According to Tereshkin, the alliance's task is to restore production "not through drastic measures, but through gradual actions" to avoid crashing ...

How will Wednesday’s events shape the global economy and financial markets? This article covers OPEC’s monthly oil market report, U.S. inflation data, Canada’s interest rate decision, and the EIA crude oil inventory report. We also analyze key corporate earnings from Macy’s and Adobe, along with their implications for the technology and retail sectors. Discover ...

... gasoline export continues, aimed at cooling domestic fuel prices during the peak summer demand period. Below is a detailed overview of the key events and trends in the oil, gas, electricity, and other segments of the energy sector as of August 2, 2025. Oil Market: Brent Holds Near Highs, Demand and Risks Support Prices Oil prices wrapped up the week at multi-week highs. The North Sea blend Brent is trading close to recent peaks (around $72–73 per barrel, above the psychologically important mark of $72)....