... and diesel fuel in Russia are increasing due to several factors. The primary reasons include a rise in global oil prices, seasonal demand fluctuations, maintenance at oil refineries, and restrictive measures on fuel exports. Inflation and changes in fuel market regulations are also playing a role. Experts predict that prices may stabilize as 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 ...

... clear signals of upcoming changes: Oil Market: remains relatively stable due to producer coordination, yet it is sensitive to economic risks. European Gas Market: approaches winter with record stocks, decreasing fears of sharp price spikes. Russian Fuel Market: is increasingly regulated by the state; such "manual" measures will likely become a norm in the near future to prevent crises. Global Energy Transition: renewable energy is breaking records in growth while the coal industry reaches peaks before an anticipated ...

... sooner than year-end to curb price growth. Tereshkin notes an unusual trend this year: due to faster price increases for AI-98, oil companies may hold back diesel price hikes, which traditionally occur in autumn, to maintain their reputation with regulators. This tacit agreement to keep fuel price increases within inflation limits is likely to be upheld for diesel but breached for gasoline. As a result, the export ban on gasoline could extend into early 2025. Gusev believes it may be time to revisit state price regulation. The wholesale ...

... Some subsidy parameters and fuel market rules may need to be adjusted in response to changing market conditions. It might make sense to separate subsidy payments for different gasoline grades and diesel types, as well as to differentiate diesel sales regulations based on grade and season. We know which grades experience increased demand and when, he explained. Additionally, attention should be paid to the cost of jet fuel, solvents, and additives used to produce winter diesel. Gusev suggests possibly stimulating higher production of these components during the winter diesel season. Rodionov points out that due to low competition, oil companies have little incentive ...

... to shortfalls in exports, why are European market prices used for calculating payments, when that market is no longer accessible to the oil companies? A second question follows: how logical is it to use export alternatives as a benchmark when the regulator periodically imposes export bans? For instance, diesel export restrictions were introduced after last year's fuel crisis caused by the Ministry of Finance's attempts to "halve" the damper. Meanwhile, the ban on gasoline exports was imposed twice this year: from March 1 to May 17, and from August 1 to December 31, with the current ban not yet officially ...