#Energy Market

Volodymyr Omelchenko from the Razumkov Centre estimated Ukraine's gas production losses due to the export ban at about 6 billion cubic meters over 4.5 years and called for a controlled sale of the surplus via the exchange.

Brent and WTI crude rose to a three-week high on August 20, 2026, amid a deadlock in the US-Iran conflict and supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices are rising for the fourth consecutive day due to the US-Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump demands control over the strait, while Tehran demands the lifting of the embargo.

⛽️ Gasoline is 2 UAH cheaper: SOCAR lowered prices, but experts warn of risks. 📉 On August 18, the fuel market in Ukraine stabilized. The SOCAR network reduced gasoline prices by 2 UAH/l. 💰 The price difference for a full tank (50 l) between networks reaches 225 UAH. ⚠️ Experts fear the hurricane season in the USA and geopolitics in the Middle East, which could raise prices again.

🛑 **Strait of Hormuz closed, but oil is flowing!** Persian Gulf countries (UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait) are secretly transporting oil through the US-Iran conflict zone. Tankers disable GPS and transship in Oman. Oil prices are hitting records and could reach $150 per barrel. 🔥🛢️ #Oil #Crisis #Hormuz

⛽ Will gasoline and diesel not get cheaper in September 2026? Expert warns: US hurricanes could crash European fuel prices. Forecasts of a drop to 77 UAH per liter of gasoline are premature. 🌪️📉 #fuel #prices #Ukraine #USA #hurricanes

🔋 D.Solutions launches a storage management service: businesses can now earn on electricity price differences. The system automatically charges batteries cheaply and sells expensively. Returns can reach 10 UAH/kWh versus 50 kopecks for charging. Payback period is shortened, and energy independence grows. #D_Solutions #Energy #Business

🛢️ Oil prices rose amid US threats of an indefinite naval blockade of Iran. Brent reached $87.08, WTI — $81.31. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced unprecedented isolation measures. However, growth is being held back by weak demand and record inventories in the US. #Oil #Iran #Economy

🛢️ Oil prices are rising again: Brent exceeded $89, and WTI — $83. The cause is Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf. Traffic dropped from 140 to 6 ships per day. 📉 US reserves increased, but this is not curbing the rise due to fear of war. ⚠️ Experts are debating: will oil cost $100 or is this temporary panic?

⚠️ CRITICAL GAS DEFICIT IN THE EU 📉 Gas reserves in Europe have dropped below 58% — a 15-year low. ❄️ Causes: cold winter, conflicts in the Middle East, and LNG shortage. 💰 Analysts warn of a sharp price increase in winter 2026. 🇪🇺 The target of 80% storage fill may not be reached. #GasCrisis #EU #Economy #Energy

🛢️ Oil prices are rising: Brent rose to $83.29 against the backdrop of an Iranian ultimatum. 🚢 Iran proposed banning US and Israeli ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz and imposing fines of up to 20% of the cargo value. 🇺🇸 Trump promises the strait will open soon, but experts doubt the plan's implementation due to sanctions. 📉 The market awaits clarity: weekly price drops have already reached 8%.

Ukraine may allow targeted gas exports to Europe at high prices, but only with guaranteed coverage of domestic needs. 💰💨 Expert Andrian Prokip believes that the proceeds will go towards repairing infrastructure damaged by shelling. 🏭⚡

As of August 1, 2026, the tariff for electricity transmission through Ukraine's transmission networks will increase by 25% to 928.45 UAH per MWh. 🏭 A preferential rate will be maintained for "green" metallurgy. ⚡️ The price of electricity for households will not change and will remain at 4.32 UAH per kWh.

Business in Ukraine has evaluated the launch of long-term electricity auctions as a successful step towards stability. New contracts allow fixing prices months in advance, protecting companies from spikes and helping in production planning. 🇺🇦⚡📉

The Ukrainian Energy Exchange has refuted rumors of manipulation at the Energoatom auction. Trading was conducted in strict accordance with the regulations, and the entire volume of electricity was sold. 🏭⚡📉

Greece, Bulgaria, and Austria have blocked the 21st sanctions package against Russia. Athens fears that a ban on gas exports will hit the EU economy and hand markets to competitors. The decision on the oil price cap has been postponed until July 23. 🇬🇷🚫🇷🇺

Ukraine held its first long-term electricity auctions. Prices ranged from 5,005 to 5,145 UAH/MWh, but experts warn: the effect will not be immediate. #Ukraine #Energy #Auctions ⚡🇺🇦

Oil surged nearly 4% due to new US and Iranian strikes 🇺🇸🇮🇷. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively blocked: vessel transit has dropped to a 5-week minimum. The diplomatic ceasefire has collapsed, and supplies remain critically low 📉🛢️