... coal, oil, and gas industries — will remain significant in the coming years, although they will modernize under environmental pressures. For FES Investors Overall, Wednesday’s news paints a comprehensive picture of the global energy landscape: geopolitical ... ... however, the sector adapts through resource flow reorientation and internal reforms. Oil markets are responding to the threat of sanctions and the changing balance of supply and demand, the gas sector is restructuring logistics and relying on reserve stocks,...

... scheme. This time, the change might happen without losses for gas buyers, but challenges will remain. “In 2022, political pressure on the European companies that agreed to buy Russian gas was much stronger than it is now. Back then, they could be vilified ... ... difficult for European companies because there are fewer banks in Russia that can accept foreign currency without violating US sanctions,” says Yushkov. “The decree effectively cancels Gazprombank’s monopoly on export payments. This sector is now ...

... industrial growth in China, which limits the appetite of the world's second-largest oil consumer. Geopolitical Uncertainty. The market is pricing in conflicting risks amid U.S.-Russia negotiations. On one hand, lack of significant progress means continued sanctions pressure and the threat of new restrictions (Washington previously threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russian oil if peace efforts fail). These risks maintain a "risk premium" in prices. On the other hand, the mere fact of ongoing dialogue ...

... another, the 19th, package of sanctions against Russia. Additional restrictions regarding technology exports and an expansion of the sanctions list are expected to be considered. The results of these consultations are crucial for the markets: a harsh sanctions package could intensify pressure on the shares of European companies doing business in Russia and on Russian assets (the ruble, eurobonds), while a postponement or easing of measures could reduce geopolitical tensions. Economic statistics from Europe on this day are also drawing ...

... has been postponed. All attention will now be focused on the meeting between Trump and Zelensky, which is scheduled for Monday in Washington. However, it is important to note that European leaders have not abandoned their intention to exert further pressure on Russia and are preparing a 19th package of sanctions. Even if significant breakthroughs in negotiations occur, it is reasonable to expect a drop in prices from current levels. In such a case, I believe OPEC+ will intervene, as even today's prices can hardly be described as comfortable," she ...