... wholesale segment.” Source: Russian Gazette Thus, balancing interests—maintaining fuel prices for the population while ensuring budget revenues—remains a challenging task for authorities and market participants. Gas Sector: Europe Stockpiles Supplies and Restructures Routes The European gas market is approaching the end of summer with robust stockpiling figures. Underground gas storage (UGS) in the EU is over 72% full as of early August, significantly higher than average values in previous ...

....4 billion cubic meters of natural gas, marking the highest monthly volume in the past three years. This was facilitated by a relatively mild winter that limited gas withdrawal, reduced consumption in the economy, and high liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies—around 12 billion cubic meters in June (primarily from the U.S., Qatar, and other exporters), which is also a record for a summer month. Thanks to high reserves and diversification of supply sources, gas prices in Europe have remained relatively ...

... pipelines' gas volumes. Local Solutions: In Russia, Gazprom is optimizing domestic logistics: for instance, after brief pauses, gas supplies to the Kaliningrad region have resumed via Lithuania, and in case of disruptions, a floating LNG terminal is employed.... ... provided fossil fuel sectors with a further impetus for development. Experts emphasize that while the development of renewable energies (wind, solar, etc.) continues to accelerate, a complete immediate shift away from traditional fuels is not feasible. ...

... is vital for the country’s energy security and has no intention of sharply reducing it. Moreover, the Indian leadership has engaged in a form of trade bargaining: according to Reuters, India has expressed willingness to reduce the share of Russian supplies and conclude deals with other countries (including the US) only conditionally on comparable acceptable prices for energy resources being offered. Essentially, India has signaled that compensating for the cessation of cheap Russian oil without ...

August 13, 2025, is a significant date for the global energy market. U.S. sanctions against China and India are having a considerable impact on oil and gas supplies, which in turn affects gasoline prices in Russia. A record increase in fuel prices is becoming a key trend due to an artificially created shortage and rising demand. At the same time, Brent crude oil prices have reached stable levels, providing ...