... stations to all motorists. Full text of Sergey Tereshkin's comment: The key reason for Wildberries' interest in fuel sales is the guaranteed demand in this segment. Due to high inflation, customers are less willing to purchase durable goods, making gasoline and diesel, de facto, essential goods (at least for car owners). The profitability of this segment depends on whether Wildberries can purchase fuel on the exchange, where prices are significantly lower than in wholesale. Additionally, in Russia,...

... independent B2B marketplace (sales from legal entity to legal entity) selling oil products and other raw materials. The company started full-scale operations in 2021. The most in-demand product on the platform is diesel fuel, which accounts for 75% of sales. Gasoline makes up another 16%, with the remaining 9% distributed among other oil products, as well as sand and clay, which are also part of the marketplace's range. In September of this year, the marketplace sold its 200,000th ton of fuel. Translated ...

... increase for basic food items. How Have Prices for Food and Essential Goods Changed? Product Price in 2001 (rub.) Price in 2024 (rub.) Growth Eggs (dozen) 19 117 6.2 times Chicken meat (1 kg) 57 227 4 times Butter (200 g) 14 244 17.4 times Gasoline AI-95 (1 liter) 9 61 6.7 times The sharp increase in prices for essential goods can be attributed not only to inflation but also to tax burdens, changes in production and transportation costs, as well as the weakening of the ruble. What Factors ...

... challenges. In light of these issues, diesel engines remain in demand, particularly among certain customer segments. Why Diesel Remains Relevant? Efficiency and Economy Diesel engines are traditionally characterized by lower fuel consumption compared to gasoline counterparts. This is especially important for customers who cover large distances daily, such as in logistics and freight transportation. Low CO₂ Emissions Modern diesel technologies, such as "BlueTEC" and AdBlue systems, allow for ...

... vary by a factor of two. The growth of non-fuel businesses contributes to revenue increases. The rising fiscal burden on the oil business in Russia, coupled with the government's efforts to limit fuel price increases, has made the profitability of gasoline and diesel retail sales increasingly dependent on the development of additional services by gas station owners, such as selling non-core products. Profit margins on petroleum products, which already vary widely based on location and business ...