... seasonal factors subside The Moscow Fuel Association (MTA) reported that last week, retail gasoline prices at gas stations in the capital rose by 17-18 kopecks, while diesel prices increased by 27 kopecks. The end of autumn is objectively a period of transition from summer and interseasonal to winter diesel fuel, which contributes to price increases. Currently, according to the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPbMTSB), the price of winter diesel fuel is 23% higher than that of summer ...

... 2.87 million barrels per day, but by the first half of 2024, it had risen to 3.25 million barrels per day. This is just below the 2017 level of 3.82 million barrels per day when U.S. sanctions against Iran were not yet in place. Malaysia serves as a transit hub for Iranian oil, from where the crude is re-exported to China. According to China’s General Administration of Customs, oil imports from Malaysia reached 1.1 million barrels per day in the first quarter of 2024, nearly three times Malaysia’s ...

... Bond Market Long-term bonds remain under pressure due to expected rate increases. Investors seek safe-haven assets such as U.S. government bonds and gold to mitigate risks. Commodity Markets Energy: Oil and gas prices remain volatile due to the global transition to renewable energy sources. Metals: Demand for lithium, copper, and rare earth elements is increasing due to technology development and the green economy. Regional Prospects United States Economic growth is slowing, driven by high interest ...

... trading partners are required to adapt to new conditions. For investors, this situation should serve as a signal for caution. The stock prices of companies reliant on exports to international markets may be subject to significant fluctuations. ALROSA's transition to new markets presents a potential strategic opportunity, but its execution will require time and resources. I advise investors to consider these risks carefully and explore portfolio diversification, taking into account the current geopolitical ...

... extent that would warrant a precautionary export ban on gasoline or outright restrictions on diesel exports. According to Tereshkin, oil companies traditionally have a "window" for raising diesel prices in October and November during the transition from summer and mid-season diesel to winter-grade fuel. If diesel price growth slows in December, an export ban is unlikely. Translated using ChatGPT. Source: https://rg.ru/2024/11/13/ekspert-toplivnogo-rynka-gusev-otkrytie-eksporta-benzina-iz-rf-vpolne-oprav....