Policy uncertainty threatens to slow renewable energy momentum. IEA forecast sees renewable power as a cost-competitive option in an increasing number of cases, but facing growing risks to deployment over the medium term.

EIA: The Availability and Price of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Produced in Countries Other Than Iran

Dearth of oil finds threatens long-term supplies, price

Fitch: EU Has Little Chance of Cutting Reliance on Russian Gas

The market's perception of reduced risk to Iraqi oil exports and news regarding increasing Libyan oil exports contributed to a drop in the Brent crude oil spot price to an average of $107 per barrel (bbl) in July, $5/bbl lower than the June average.

IEA says sanctions have low impact on Russian oil

Oil prices drive projected enhanced oil recovery using carbon dioxide

OPEC: The oil market outlook in 2015

OPEC: World oil supply 2014-15

OPEC published Monthly Oil Market Report July 2014

SHORT-TERM ENERGY OUTLOOK

Russia economy would shrink if hit by sectoral sanctions

GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEK AHEAD-Jobs, cars seen cementing U.S. spring rebound

IEA study measures economic benefits of oil stocks. Cumulative gains valued at more than USD 3.5 trillion, mainly from limiting effects of supply disruptions on the world economy.

IEA sees need for a greater policy shift towards energy efficiency and infrastructure modernisation