... Russian venture investment market. Investment volumes decreased by 23%, and the number of deals fell by 17%. The total investment amounted to only $91.7 million, which was even lower than the levels seen in 2022, when the market was under pressure from global and domestic crises. This decline was the result of a complex set of factors, ranging from economic instability and sanctions pressure to a reduction in the number of active market participants. This not only struck young technology companies hard ...

... period in 2023, reaching 719,300 units—approaching the pre-crisis levels of the first half of 2021 (793,400 units). Another factor driving price increases is the resumption of gasoline exports, which became effective on May 17. According to S&P Global Platts, Russia's maritime gasoline exports rose from 99,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May 2024 to 150,000 bpd in June, with gasoline's share in Russia's total maritime petroleum product exports increasing from 4% to 7%. While fuel oil and diesel ...

... be addressed by increasing the exchange sale quotas — from the current 15% for gasoline and 16% for diesel to 33%. However, one might argue that the refining and retail margins are sometimes zero or even negative. This is due to both the rising global oil and oil product prices and the high tax burden on the oil industry. With zero or negative margins, no amount of competition will lead to price reductions. Stankevich believes that the government, in cooperation with key oil industry companies,...

... for "Rossiyskaya Gazeta." "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 ...

... stability. Solana (SOL) – A high-performance blockchain offering fast and inexpensive transactions. SOL has managed to regain investor confidence after technical difficulties in previous years and is once again showing growth. Solana's integration into global payment networks (e.g., Visa's support for transactions involving stablecoins) bolsters confidence in the platform's long-term prospects. Dogecoin (DOGE) – The most well-known "meme" cryptocurrency, which emerged as a joke but remains ...