... Accelerates Gas Injection Ahead of Winter Midweek, the global fuel and energy sector shows sustained optimism. The price of Brent crude oil has surpassed the $70 per barrel mark for the first time in the past two weeks, driven by easing trade tensions and geopolitical factors, while the European gas market is strengthening thanks to active stockpiling of fuel in storage facilities. At the same time, the industry is attempting to balance supply and demand: OPEC+ countries are adhering to a gradual increase ...

... $70 per barrel – the highest levels in the past one and a half weeks. American WTI is trading around $66. The increase in prices was primarily driven by positive news regarding the trade agreement between the US and the European Union, as well as geopolitical factors. US President Donald Trump announced a reduction in the timeframe given to Russia for resolving the conflict in Ukraine to 10–12 days, threatening enhanced sanctions, which added uncertainty regarding future energy resource supplies ...

.... In 2023, the company invested in: Increasing the capacity of the gas pipeline to meet growing demand in China. Modernization of compressor stations to improve energy efficiency and reliability of supplies. Nord Stream 2 and Turkish Stream: Despite geopolitical challenges, Gazprom continues to support and develop the infrastructure of these pipelines. As part of Nord Stream 2, technical work is being carried out to maintain the operability of the system. Turkish Stream supplies gas to Turkey and ...

... According to the Central Bank of Russia, the national currency ended the year with the following indicators: US Dollar Exchange Rate: +13.4% (ruble depreciation). Euro Exchange Rate: +7%. Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate: +6.8%. Main Causes of Ruble Depreciation Geopolitical Factors The introduction of new US sanctions against Russia in November 2024 dealt a serious blow to the economy. The sanctions affected key sectors and restricted access to international financial markets. Decline in Export Revenues Falling ...

... 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 sanctions. Russia maintains a strict ban on the ...