... not in use due to mutual sanctions, and the "Nord Stream" has been incapacitated following the sabotage in 2022. Therefore, Europe has increased reliance on LNG imports, and LNG receiving terminals are operating at high capacity. It is also important to mention the situation regarding gas supplies to the Russian exclave. On August 4, Gazprom resumed gas transit to the Kaliningrad region via the gas pipeline through Lithuania after a 9-day pause. Previously, the region's supply was ensured through the floating LNG terminal "Marshal ...

... further steps toward enhancing energy security. Notably, Brussels has extended the regulations for mandatory storage filling for another two years to maintain high reserve levels for future winters, and discussions on potential new restrictions on Russian gas imports are underway at the political level. Russian Fuel Market: Export Ban and Price Stabilization The domestic market for oil products in Russia is experiencing a tense situation this summer, driven by a rapid increase in prices for gasoline and diesel ...

... of gas supplies from Russia to Europe. The author analyzes the causes, consequences, and prospects of the energy crisis in the region. Russian gas supplies to Europe—via pipelines and as LNG—are under increasing threat. On December 20, pipeline gas deliveries to the EU might stop due to U.S. sanctions against Gazprombank. Meanwhile, the EU is preparing a new sanctions package to ban LNG imports from Russia. What consequences might Gazprom, Russia, and the EU face if supplies are entirely halted? Last week, the U.S. imposed blocking sanctions on Gazprombank. European buyers of Gazprom's gas are required to pay in rubles through this ...

... volatility in other income and expenses, reflecting exchange rate fluctuations and debt burden; however, during the reporting period, it successfully kept these factors under control compared to the previous year. For investors from the CIS countries, it is important that Gazprom shows signs of financial stabilization. Despite geopolitical constraints and the redistribution of export flows, the gas giant has managed to maintain high revenues in rubles and optimize costs. The macroeconomics and gas export landscape remain uncertain, but current trends—gradual reorientation to the East, state support, adaptation to new market prices—suggest ...

... However, as gasoline prices rise, interest in electric cars and hybrid vehicles is gradually increasing in the domestic market. Major oil and fuel companies have already taken note of this trend, investing in charging station installations at their gas stations and exploring equipment manufacturing opportunities for electric charging. This indicates that electricity is starting to be regarded as an important energy "commodity" for the transportation sector in the future. Another aspect is the development of **renewable energy sources (RES)**. Although solar and wind power plants do not directly reduce gasoline prices today, investments ...