... used. When the export alternative exceeds the baseline indicative level, payments to oil producers from the budget are reduced, decreasing the incentive to export fuel abroad. Mandatory Exchange Sales. There are considerations to raise the mandatory fuel sales regulations on the exchange (from the current 15% of production volume for gasoline) to increase trading liquidity and saturate the market with supply. It is expected that in August, the growth of retail fuel prices will noticeably slow down, as oil companies ...

... prices remain at a high level: the North Sea Brent mark is holding around $73 per barrel (the highest since late June) amid ongoing geopolitical risks and high seasonal demand. The European gas market feels relative calm due to record injection rates of fuel into underground storage facilities ahead of winter. Concurrently, regulators and market participants are taking steps to maintain balance: as of August 1, the OPEC+ alliance has begun a planned increase in oil production to prevent supply shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged ...

...." "Why Are Retail Gasoline Prices Rising?" In this piece, I analyze the reasons behind the increase in gasoline prices at gas stations. The article explains how factors such as supply and demand, taxes, global oil prices, and government regulation influence price dynamics. Learn about the current trends in the fuel market and why prices continue to climb—read my in-depth analysis on the website. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on July 8 instructed the Ministry of Energy and the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to ensure that fuel prices at gas stations ...

... evident signals of forthcoming changes: Oil Market: remains relatively stable due to producer coordination but is sensitive to economic risks. European Gas Market: approaches winter with record reserves, reducing concerns over sharp price spikes. Russian Fuel Market: is increasingly tightly regulated by the government; such "manual" interventions are likely to become the norm in the near future to prevent crises. Global Energy Transition: renewable energy is hitting growth records, while the coal industry is peaking ahead of an ...

... maintaining control over Russian Railways (RZD). Even with sufficient production volumes and stable fuel shipments from ORs, delivery delays and issues with providing empty tank wagons to suppliers persist. Essentially, refineries are producing enough fuel, but RZD is delivering it irregularly, creating logistical challenges, the expert believes. Sergey Tereshkin, General Director of the OPEN OIL MARKET petroleum product marketplace, notes that regulators cannot avoid lifting the export ban, as by the end of December, the current restrictions will have been in place for five months. In comparison, the previous ban introduced on March 1, 2024, lasted just two and a half months (from March 1 to ...