... situation: since the end of July, a full temporary export ban on gasoline has been imposed (initially until August 31, 2025) for all categories of exporters, including oil-producing companies. Previously, restrictions applied only to intermediaries (traders and oil depots), but the continued rise in gasoline prices in the domestic market necessitated the extension of the ban to the oil companies themselves. The primary reasons for this measure are fuel shortages in several regional markets, significant ...

... include: Complete Ban on Gasoline Exports. A temporary embargo on the export of automotive gasoline for all producers has been put in place from August 1, 2025, to August 31 (inclusive). Previously, partial restrictions on gasoline exports for independent traders had been in effect since March; now the ban applies to the entire market to redirect additional volumes of fuel towards domestic needs. These restrictions may be extended into September if necessary. Increased Monitoring and "Dampers." ...

... and cooling price dynamics. The main instruments of influence were as follows: Temporary Export Ban on Gasoline. The government announced a complete ban on the export of automotive gasoline (previously, the restrictions pertained only to independent traders, but now apply to processing companies as well). This moratorium is effective at least until the end of August 2025 and aims to redirect additional volumes of fuel to the domestic market. It is expected that due to the inability to send gasoline ...

..., 2025. This emergency measure is aimed at preventing fuel shortages in the domestic market and curbing the wave of price increases during the peak summer demand period (vacation season and harvest campaign). Previously, restrictions applied only to traders and small refiners; however, wholesale gasoline prices reached new highs by the end of July, prompting the government to use administrative measures. Consequently, Russian refineries are directing nearly all gasoline volumes to the domestic market....

... by large holders (which include miners) can lead to price pullbacks. For instance, the November increase of bitcoin in 2024 to ~$90k was accompanied by profit-taking by some miners, contributing to the correction following the peak. Market Reaction. Traders closely monitor metrics such as miner outflows (miners' funds flowing to exchanges) and miner net position change. A sharp increase in sales from miners may induce heightened volatility: additional volumes can trigger short-term price drops and ...