... politically, the EU is discussing potential new restrictions on the import of Russian gas, reflecting a desire to finally reduce dependence on supplies from the Russian Federation. Russian Fuel Market: Export Ban and Price Stabilization Measures The domestic market for petroleum products in Russia faced a tense situation this summer due to a rapid increase in gasoline and diesel fuel prices. In July, exchange prices for automotive gasoline on the St. Petersburg International Commodity Exchange reached historical highs (AI-95 ...

... second decade of August. If there is no progress in peace negotiations, the U.S. threatens new stringent sanctions against Moscow. This could target remaining channels for exporting Russian energy resources – further restrictions on the export of oil, petroleum products, or gas from Russia to the global market are not ruled out. This creates additional risks for price volatility as autumn approaches. Additionally, the U.S. is actively working with partners in Asia: energy agreements have already been reached with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines,...

... what challenges lie ahead for exporters? Read more in our article! India will remain the largest maritime importer of Russian oil in the coming years, partly due to the potential for growing demand, Sergey Tereshkin, General Director of the OPEN OIL MARKET marketplace for petroleum products and raw materials, told Izvestia on October 30. "The role of India in Russian oil exports continues to grow. In September 2022, maritime shipments of oil from Russia to India amounted to 850,000 barrels per day (b/d), increasing to 1....

... sanctions pressure and hints at measures against China following India. Simultaneously, global oil prices remain relatively stable in the mid-$60 range per barrel, reflecting a balance between risks and OPEC+ efforts. In Russia, exchange prices for petroleum products have reached historic highs despite a ban on fuel exports and subsidies – the government is preparing new steps to stabilize the domestic market. Europe is rapidly filling its gas storage facilities for winter, utilizing the influx of LNG and alternative supply routes. At the same time, the global energy transition is gaining momentum, although short-term needs are forcing several countries ...

... exporters, but does not fundamentally change the situation regarding export flows," he says. Ban on Products from Russian Oil Most of the announced sanctions measures will be difficult to administer, believes Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the Open Oil Market platform. "Sanctions against the 'shadow fleet' and the ban on imported petroleum products from countries processing Russian oil are hard to monitor," he says. "Therefore, the impact of these measures, despite their apparent severity, will not exert a serious deterrent effect." The partial import limitation on petroleum ...