Column by Sergey Tereshkin for INFOTEK. In the article "Budget Surplus: What Drove the Growth in Oil and Gas Revenues," Sergey Tereshkin analyzes the factors that contributed to the increase in Russia's oil and gas revenues. He highlights that rising oil prices and the weakening of the ruble have led to a significant boost in federal budget ...

Gas prices in Moscow have reached a record high, marking a significant event for both drivers and market developers. The escalation of the geopolitical situation, rising oil prices, and instability in global markets are affecting the final retail prices. The main factors contributing to this increase include higher export volumes and rising hydrocarbon costs. Price dynamics forecasts remain uncertain: experts consider ...

Tereshkin: Over the past 30 years, gasoline prices in the United States have been closely tied to global oil prices, despite a significant increase in domestic production. Since 2010, oil production in the country has more than doubled, and imports have decreased by almost 30%. Nevertheless, in 2023, the cost of oil accounted for 52.6% of the retail price ...

... diesel fuel, it will be 10,915 rubles per ton. Experts note that excises account for about 20% of fuel costs, so the 4% increase will lead to a price rise of about 1% at gas stations. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the fuel and raw materials marketplace OPEN OIL MARKET, emphasizes that excise taxes are a significant source of income for regional budgets, and their indexation is aimed at supporting regions that may face financial difficulties. Starting in 2025, excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel (DF) ...

On August 8, 2025, significant changes occurred in the energy sector due to U.S. pressure on India regarding oil reserves and exports. This, in turn, has affected global petroleum product prices, including gasoline. In an unstable gas market and under sanctions against several countries, the effects of government decisions are felt worldwide. This ban on gasoline ...