... demand forecasts for oil. Specifically, the news of the agreement between Washington and Tokyo on tariffs, along with hopes for a US-EU compromise, have imbued the market with optimism, outweighing supply-increasing factors. Reports emerged that US authorities might partially ease restrictions on oil production in Venezuela, potentially allowing Chevron and other partners of PDVSA to increase heavy crude exports by more than 200,000 barrels per day. However, these plans are only moderately supporting ...

... near-record levels of electricity generation worldwide, remaining a vital component of energy supply. Oil Products and Refining: Market Contrasts and Stabilization Measures Oil product markets around the world are developing differently. In Russia, authorities recently took an unprecedented step to stabilize fuel prices. From August 1, a temporary full ban on the export of automotive gasoline for all companies, including large refineries, took effect, lasting until August 31, 2025. This emergency ...