... As a result, by the end of the week, the oil market is in a state of relative equilibrium. Brent prices have settled in the upper range of recent months, although they remain sensitive to any news regarding economic risks or changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Storage Levels Reduce Price Risks The European natural gas market continues to build inventories ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage facilities in EU countries are nearly 66% full—an ...

... with the North Sea benchmark Brent hovering around $67 per barrel, and U.S. WTI around $63. These levels are approximately 10% lower than a year ago, reflecting a gradual normalization of the market following price peaks in 2022–2023. The European gas market is also exhibiting calmness, with underground gas storage in the EU nearly full ahead of winter, keeping prices at a moderate level (around $400 per thousand cubic meters). Meanwhile, the global energy transition is gaining momentum, with new records ...

... maintains stability amid high demand in Asia. In Russia, authorities are taking measures to stabilize fuel prices and ensure the domestic fuel market. Energy Sector News – Sunday, August 17, 2025: Hopes for Easing Sanction Tensions; Stability in Oil and Gas Markets Key events in the fuel and energy sector (FES) as of August 17, 2025, capture the attention of investors and market participants with their ambiguity. The long-anticipated summit between Russia and the United States in Alaska yielded mixed results: ...

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, another wave of changes in the fuel and energy sector will unfold. The sanctions standoff between Russia and the West continues to impact the oil and gas market, while prices for petroleum products exhibit high volatility. Global energy markets are facing new challenges, and experts anticipate that the situation will evolve based on global economic factors. This article will examine the major changes in ...

... disruptions via Ukraine. In the worst-case scenario, they face an energy blackout and a humanitarian disaster. What can Russia do to help its neighbors? Commentary for the newspaper Vzglyad. Moldova has found itself in a difficult situation on the gas market due to transit restrictions imposed by Ukraine. Sergey Tereshkin's article discusses the causes of the gas crisis, the actions of Ukrainian and Moldovan authorities, and the potential consequences for the region's economy. Learn more about how ...