... the State Duma Energy Committee. The non-fuel segment includes cafes, stores, pharmacies, car washes, auto repair shops, and tire services. The contribution of non-fuel goods to revenue also varies with the location. In urban areas with developed infrastructure, beverages like coffee and mineral water can account for 6–8% of gross revenue. In less developed regions, automotive goods lead, contributing up to 15%. Service offerings make a minimal contribution to gross revenue, OMT-Consult estimates....

... production and sales, enabling quick responses to the current economic situation and mitigating potential negative impacts on railway companies. Oil Companies Celebrate a Local Victory Over Other Cargo Owners in the Battle for VIP Access to Infrastructure "Liquid gold" has gained support at the highest levels: the Russian government has postponed the implementation of the Nondiscriminatory Access Rules (NDA Rules) to the last day of 2024 (instead of September 1, as previously ...

... Azerbaijan. For instance, Azerbaijani pipelines through Turkey supply only 10 billion cubic meters annually, but Baku could increase exports by 3-4 billion cubic meters via Ukraine, according to Gromov. This could be achieved without the need for additional infrastructure. Second, by using Ukraine’s pipeline system, Azerbaijan could further expand its export capacity in the future, as the Ukrainian gas transit system has significant unused capacity, Gromov concludes. Translated using ChatGPT ...

... Loss calculations However, official statistics on refinery profitability are still available. By the end of January to August 2024, the balance of profits and losses of fuel producers had decreased by 34%. This is partly due to damage to refinery infrastructure from Ukrainian drone attacks and unplanned downtime due to sanctions on equipment supplies for oil refining. The losses of oil producers are partly compensated by budget subsidies under the so-called "damper mechanism." By ...

... enhances the investment appeal of digital assets. Some analysts and market participants (including representatives from firms like 21Shares) suggest that official recognition of cryptocurrencies at this level could expedite institutional adoption and infrastructure development. On the other hand, the situation revealed risks of opacity and politicization; the involvement of lobbyists and unplanned promotion of specific players' interests may raise concerns among regulators and some investors. Thus,...