... for coal products remains near historical highs, primarily driven by Asia. China and India —the largest consumers of coal—although increasing their share of gas and RE, still rely on coal to meet a significant portion of their electricity and industrial needs. In 2025, only a slight decline in coal demand in China is expected (less than 1%), while some regions are witnessing slight growth. Europe has significantly reduced coal use in recent years, but the global market compensates for this with developing countries. Coal prices stabilized ...

... while the US and Russia are holding a key summit in Alaska that could influence energy cooperation. Additionally, Russia has extended the ban on gasoline exports to stabilize the domestic market. This review covers oil, gas, renewable energy sources, coal, and market regulations for petroleum products. Detailed Review of the Energy Sector News as of August 15, 2025: Russia and US Negotiations in Alaska, Sanction Pressures, Brent Oil Price Forecasts, Gas Market Situation, Extension of Gasoline Export ...

... Despite efforts to decarbonize the economy, coal retains a significant place in the global energy balance. Global coal demand remains close to record levels in 2025. The main driver is Asia, primarily China and India, where coal-fired power plants and industries (metallurgy, cement) drive economic growth. For these countries, coal remains the most accessible and reliable energy source capable of covering the base load of energy systems. Industry analysts estimate that the total commissioning of new coal capacities worldwide could reach approximately 80 GW by the end of 2025,...

.... Thus, high gasoline and diesel prices affect a wide range of sectors, increasing costs and necessitating adaptation (optimizing routes, moving to more economical vehicles, seeking fuel discounts from suppliers, etc.). Global Context: Oil, Gas, and Coal Oil. Global oil prices in 2025 remain relatively high. Despite volatility, Brent quotes in the middle of the year hover between $65 and $75 per barrel, substantially above pre-crisis levels. This is supported by OPEC+'s production limitation policy ...

... after a two-year temporary suspension. The suspension was justified as necessary to transport products from enterprises that had lost their traditional European markets. "I don’t think there will be significant competition between oil and coal in this context. Coal primarily creates problems for transporting other goods through the Eastern Polygon," Igor Yushkov, an expert at the Financial University and the National Energy Security Fund, told vgudok.com. "Prioritizing rail ...