... regulation. On August 14, a meeting of the monitoring headquarters on the situation in the FES was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, after which a set of measures to cool price frenzy was announced, including: Extension of Export Ban on Fuel: A complete ban on the export of gasoline and diesel fuel from Russia, which was previously in effect throughout August, has been extended until the end of September and expanded to all producers (including the largest oil companies). Partial Resumption ...

... within OPEC+ maintain a wait-and-see approach: they have already benefited from the summer demand increase, and their task now is to prevent a new oil surplus in the market by smoothly adapting to changing conditions. Russia Prolongs Restrictions on Fuel Exports The Russian refined oil product market continues to operate under limited export supplies. The Russian government previously imposed a temporary ban on gasoline exports for all categories of suppliers, including major oil refineries (refineries),...

... Fuel Association, the average retail price of AI-92 gasoline in Moscow reached around 59 rubles per liter at the beginning of August, while AI-95 was about 65 rubles/l, which is noticeably above the levels seen at the start of the year. Despite the export ban, fuel prices at gas stations are gradually increasing, although the rate of growth has slowed compared to peaks in June. To stabilize the situation, the government is also utilizing budgetary mechanisms. In particular, oil refineries (refineries) are receiving ...

... relatively calm: European storage facilities are approaching full capacity, and prices remain stable. Renewable energy continues to gain share, setting new records for electricity generation worldwide. In Russia, authorities have extended the ban on gasoline exports, aiming to curb domestic fuel prices amid peak summer demand. Below is a detailed overview of key events and trends in the oil, gas, power generation, and other sectors of the energy complex as of August 15, 2025. Oil Market: Brent Under Pressure Amid Supply Surplus and Slowing ...

... and hinting at measures against China following recent steps against India. At the same time, global oil prices are relatively stable at mid-$60 per barrel, reflecting a fragile balance between risks and OPEC+ efforts. In Russia, exchange prices for fuel are hitting new records despite an export ban and existing subsidies, prompting the government to prepare emergency measures to stabilize the domestic market. Meanwhile, Europe is rapidly filling gas storage facilities ahead of winter, relying on LNG inflows and alternative supply routes....