The high recycling fee on electric vehicles is hindering their widespread adoption. An analysis of how tax policy affects the electric vehicle market and what consumers can expect. As of May 2025, a decline in electric vehicle sales in Russia has been recorded for the eleventh consecutive month. According to data from the agency "Autostat," 786 electric vehicles were sold last month — a 28% decrease compared to the same period last year. The share of electric vehicles in overall passenger ...

... financial stability is not in doubt. In general, the corporate reporting reflects a normalization of conditions following a record 2024. Companies in the technology and consumer sectors largely exceeded profit forecasts, bolstering stock indices. At ... ... results for the first half of the year. The chemical holding “PhosAgro” increased its net profit by more than 40% due to high demand for fertilizers and a weak ruble, while the energy company “Unipro” showed a slight profit decline (about 4%)....

... investment climate, this slowdown is becoming an important indicator signaling current economic trends and possible risks on the horizon. Reasons for the GDP growth slowdown Tightening of monetary policy (MP) The 21% rate set by the CBR has become a record high in recent years and reflects aggressive measures to curb inflation. With high interest rates, it becomes more expensive for businesses to borrow for expansion, and consumer demand is restrained due to more expensive loans. Such a policy is aimed ...

... Experts say that while the share of AI-95 in total production is around 40-45%, it accounts for about 60% of consumption. As a result, the price difference between grades on the exchange currently reaches around 30%, and on July 24, AI-95 reached a record high for the year, hitting 75,296 rubles per ton, close to the historical record of 76,876 rubles per ton set last fall during the fuel crisis. Amid high wholesale prices for AI-95, the profitability of selling this grade at gas stations turned negative....

... exchange prices for gasoline, fuel prices at gas stations remain relatively stable. Let’s explore why retail prices don't follow market fluctuations and what factors influence the final cost of fuel. Exchange prices for gasoline have been hitting record highs daily since the beginning of the week. The price for AI-95 reached 66,034 rubles per ton, the highest peak since September of last year, while AI-92 hit 63,199 rubles per ton, the maximum since the onset of the fuel crisis in August 2023. At the ...