We discuss why gasoline prices have surpassed inflation levels and the potential for further increases at gas stations. The current situation closely mirrors that of the previous year, when, starting from the middle of summer, gasoline prices at gas stations began to rise sharply, ultimately surpassing inflation with an increase of 11.13%, compared to the average ...

... demand to begin in 2026—provided there is an acceleration of the energy transition and a shift in the Chinese economy towards gas and RES. In the meantime, the coal sector remains a crucial component of energy supply, achieving nearly record levels of ... ... Nevertheless, retail fuel prices continued to creep upward: according to Rosstat, during the last week of July, gasoline at filling stations rose by another 0.3% (for the year, the increase is ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). As of July 31,...

... retail, where prices have already continued to grow at the end of the year, despite the traditional pattern of declining prices after the peak demand period. According to the Moscow Fuel Association (MTA), in the last two weeks, gasoline prices at gas stations have accelerated their rise. Between November 11 and 17, they increased by 17 and 18 kopecks for AI-92 and AI-95, respectively. Fresh data from Rosstat will be available on November 20, but so far, it has not recorded a decrease in average national ...

The profitability of gasoline sales at Russian gas stations has been negative for six consecutive weeks since August 2024. In September, the margin was minus 1.57 rubles per liter. However, other types of fuel, such as AI-92 and diesel, remain profitable. Experts predict the situation will stabilize in ...

... substantial investments in renewable energy—from solar and wind power plants to hydropower and new energy storage technologies. China is currently a leader in installed renewable energy capacity, outpacing other nations in the deployment of solar and wind stations. The launch of the dual-tower solar power plant in Gansu is a milestone on this path. The project demonstrates the Chinese energy sector's commitment to embracing innovations aimed at reducing dependence on coal, oil, and gas. Historically, Gansu has been a region where a significant portion of electricity was generated from coal-fired power plants. Now, the focus is shifting towards clean energy. Each of these facilities not only directly reduces CO 2 emissions but also ...