... experiencing less shortage, has shown little price increase. Experts note that the further price dynamics will depend on the duration of export restrictions and the effectiveness of other measures. It is likely that administrative measures will help mitigate fuel price increases through August and September. However, if the ban is lifted in the fall, another price surge may be possible if the root causes of the crisis—low gasoline inventories and maintenance downtimes at refineries—are not addressed. The government must balance between the necessity of keeping prices stable in the domestic market and creating incentives for oil producers to avoid fuel shortages ...

... experienced a lesser shortage, has practically not seen price increases. Experts note that further price dynamics will depend on the duration of export restrictions and the effectiveness of other measures. Administrative steps are likely to prevent fuel price hikes in August–September. However, if the ban is lifted in the fall, a new surge in prices cannot be ruled out if the root causes of the crisis—low gasoline stocks and maintenance downtimes at refineries—are not addressed. The government will have to balance the need to maintain prices in the domestic market with creating incentives for oil producers to prevent fuel shortages during ...

... Contributing factors include seasonal demand increases, repair work at certain refineries, a weakening ruble, and the attractiveness of fuel exports amid high global prices, resulting in local shortages. The government intervened swiftly to prevent a fuel crisis. As of August 15, a full ban on gasoline exports has been implemented (initially until August 31) to saturate the domestic market. Concurrently, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak instructed the ministries of Finance and Energy to provide by ...

... (prices have risen about 5–7% over the past month) but still noticeably lower than prices a year ago (in the height of the crisis in summer 2024, coal was 15–20% more expensive). This price dynamic reflects a balance: on the one hand, persistent high ... ... exports by all companies (including petroleum product producers) until August 31, 2025. This emergency measure aims to prevent fuel shortages in the domestic market and contain further price increases during the peak demand season (summer farming activities,...

..., the price ceiling for AI-92 gasoline is 64,515 rubles per ton, and for diesel, 66,000 rubles per ton. As of July 17, 2024, the exchange price for AI-92 gasoline was 57,096 rubles per ton, while diesel stood at 60,441 rubles per ton. Last year's fuel crisis demonstrated that oil companies could push exchange prices above 70,000 rubles per ton. However, to avoid losing subsidies, they compensate for rising costs in retail, where informal restrictions dictate that prices should not grow faster than ...