... transporting various goods—was 281 kopecks per 10 ton-kilometers for coal transportation and 948 kopecks per 10 ton-kilometers for oil and petroleum products. Lowering these tariffs, the expert believes, would "partially ease pressure on fuel prices." As another measure to support oil producers, the agency’s interlocutor suggested partially reducing excise taxes. "Under current regulations, 74.9% of excise revenue from gasoline and diesel fuel goes to regional budgets, and 25.1% to the federal budget. Forgoing the 'federal' portion of excise taxes could save oil producers about 250 billion rubles a year," he concluded. ...

... reached 3.36 trillion rubles, surpassing the 2023 level by 15%. While the damper is aimed at curbing gasoline and diesel prices, the other two types of subsidies are tied to the level of refinery modernization: The reverse excise tax is intended ... ... Refineries with a ratio below 75% can receive the investment surcharge if the operating company, under an agreement with the regulator, commits to modernizing its facilities. According to the trading company LLC “Resource,” subsidies under the ...

... this is the increase in production from non-OPEC+ countries, such as the United States, Brazil, Guyana, Canada, and Argentina. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of OPEN OIL MARKET, highlights that rising production in these regions is putting downward pressure on prices, despite OPEC+'s efforts to regulate the market. He also points to potential plans by Saudi Arabia to boost oil production, which could further reinforce the downward price trend. Experts predict a decrease in oil prices next year. According to analysts, crude oil will become cheaper ...

... shaping fuel prices. Traditionally, gasoline prices peaked in spring and early summer due to increased car travel. Diesel fuel prices, in contrast, tended to rise sharply during the harvest season. However, this year, the key market influence has been ... ... necessary to increase the production of petroleum products. However, this is not entirely within the power of oil companies or regulators," the expert concluded. Since March 1, Russia has had a ban on exporting gasoline abroad, except to EAEU countries....

... remain—from weather factors (a cold winter can sharply increase consumption) to competition with Asia for LNG cargoes. EU regulators and energy companies remain vigilant, continuously building reserves and developing infrastructure for gas reception ... ... optimism: the threat of fuel shortages has been pushed back, although it is still too early to relax completely. Coal Energy: Price Increases and the Return of Traditional Fuel The global energy sector is displaying a remarkable trend: after several years ...