On August 21, 2025, the energy sector witnessed significant changes related to sanctions and measures aimed at stabilizing energy markets. The escalation in the petroleum market has affected oil and gas prices, necessitating government bodies and companies to seek new solutions to the emerging challenges. This article will analyze the current ...

... ongoing geopolitical risks and strong seasonal demand. The European gas market remains relatively calm due to record replenishment of fuel stocks in underground storage ahead of winter. At the same time, regulators and market participants are taking measures to maintain balance: as of August 1, the OPEC+ alliance has initiated a planned increase in oil production to avoid supply shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged signals stability in macroeconomic ...

... Beijing with further tariffs for cooperation with Moscow (purchases of Russian energy resources). These steps open a new front in economic confrontation, increasing costs for high-tech and industrial companies and adding inflationary risks. Retaliation measures and compromises: China condemned the actions of the US and may implement retaliatory measures—up to restrictions on the export of rare earth materials critical for the American industry. So far, Asian markets have reacted cautiously, hoping ...

... stabilizing around $70 per barrel amid optimism in trade negotiations and coordinated actions by producers. European gas storage facilities continue to fill at record rates, reducing risks for the upcoming winter. In the Russian domestic market, emergency measures are being implemented to stabilize fuel prices: a complete ban on gasoline exports is being discussed, and the causes of the fuel shortage are being investigated. Additionally, we will explore the coal industry, the rapid development of renewable ...

... is nearing $70 per barrel amid optimism in trade negotiations and coordinated actions by producers. European gas storage facilities continue to fill at record rates, reducing risks for the upcoming winter. In the domestic market of Russia, emergency measures are being implemented to stabilize prices for petroleum products: a complete ban on gasoline exports is being discussed and the causes of the fuel shortage are under investigation. Additionally, we will examine the situation in the coal industry,...