Gasoline prices are rising again in Russia. Fuel producers are compensating for their costs at the expense of consumers, while regulators are discussing various measures to stabilize the situation, including extending the export ban. However, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, the problem can only be solved by significantly increasing the standards for selling ...

... sooner than year-end to curb price growth. Tereshkin notes an unusual trend this year: due to faster price increases for AI-98, oil companies may hold back diesel price hikes, which traditionally occur in autumn, to maintain their reputation with regulators. This tacit agreement to keep fuel price increases within inflation limits is likely to be upheld for diesel but breached for gasoline. As a result, the export ban on gasoline could extend into early 2025. Gusev believes it may be time to ...

... other words, an established public company issues new shares or sells additional shareholder packages to a broad range of investors. The principles of trading remain public: transactions are conducted on an organized market, and the offering process is regulated by law. In international practice, this operation is often referred to as a Secondary Public Offering or follow-on offering; in Russia, it is occasionally called “additional (authorized) offering” of shares. The main difference between an ...

... and the EUR/USD pair rose into the $1.20 range. Meanwhile, inflation in the US continues to slow (the core consumer price index in June fell to ~3.3% y/y), giving the Fed more room to maneuver. Collectively, these factors support expectations that the regulator will shift its focus from combating inflation to stimulating the economy. US stocks remain overall in positive territory for the month, but volatility has increased. Sectors sensitive to the economic cycle (such as industrials and commodities) ...

... article discusses changes in the rules of priority for transporting oil and coal in 2025. Starting from January 1, coal and oil will be moved in the sixth priority queue, which could impact the efficiency of their transportation. However, if the new regulations are strictly followed, the industry does not expect significant problems. The potential impact of falling coal prices on profitability, as well as the modernization of rail transportation, are also raised as important topics. According to ...