Despite the ongoing uncertainty of long-term forecasts for the energy market development, it is clear that natural gas will continue gaining increased importance in the global energy mix. Its consumption is expected to increase by about 20 per cent by 2040 versus 2021.

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories increased by 3.9 million barrels to 440.8 million barrels.

Brent fell 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $95.27 a barrel, WTI fell 20 cents, or 0.2%, to $88.71 a barrel.

China and India remain the main destination for Russian crudes in the wake of the Ukraine war, accounting for 58% of all seaborne Russian crude exports in October.

Growth in OPEC and non-OPEC oil production—most notably production in the United States— keeps the Brent crude oil price in our forecast lower on an annual average basis in 2023 than in 2022. Brent crude oil price will begin rising in 2H23.

По состоянию на 1 ноября 2022 г. объем ФНБ составил 11 374 082,0 млн. рублей, что эквивалентно 184 841,3 млн. долл. США,

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 261,000 in October, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Brent dropped $1.24 or 1.26% to trade at $97.33 a barrel, WTI was at $91.17 a barrel, down $1.44.

OPEC and non-OPEC allies — generally referred to as OPEC+ — agreed at this week’s meeting in Vienna to reduce production by 2 million BPD from November levels.

The US reaction to the Saudi-led decision was swift. President Joe Biden has warned of "consequences," and the country has announced more releases of crude from its strategic reserves.

Risks over existing gas supplies from Russia will continue through the coming months, with just one pipeline route open to the biggest European customers.

Таким образом, совокупный объем средств дополнительных нефтегазовых доходов составляет +275,2 млрд руб.

The Worldwide Rig Count for October was 1,893, up 40 from the 1,853 counted in September 2022,and up 389 from the 1,504 counted in October 2021.

U.S. Rig Count is up 2 from last week to 770, Canada Rig Count is down 3 from last week to 209.

Brent dropped 85 cents, or 0.9%, to $95.30 a barrel, WTI fell $1.01, or 1.1%, to $88.99.