... stabilization began to appear in the market in the second half of August. Following peak values on August 21, exchange fuel quotes started to decline: Regular-92 gasoline dropped in price by about 2% on August 22, while Premium-95 showed a comparable decrease. Retail prices at gas stations remain relatively stable, as authorities do not allow a full transfer of fuel price increases to end consumers. "The lower the volume of subsidies, the lower the refinery margin. According to the latest data, the net profit ...

... outdated refineries in Western Europe and the U.S. (including conserving some capacities in California) – create risks of local supply reduction in the future. For now, however, summer 2025 proceeds relatively calmly for the oil products market: fuel prices are either decreasing or stabilizing, and consumers worldwide are generally supplied with gasoline and diesel without disruption. Outlook: Key Factors to Watch A number of factors remain on the horizon that could influence the dynamics of the global energy sector ...

... export ban translates to decreased revenue, including in foreign currency. On the other hand, one should not dramatize the consequences—gasoline export constitutes a small portion of the overall volume of petroleum product exports. However, gas station prices are unlikely to decrease—this is something Frolov believes should not be expected. Nonetheless, even a relatively minor drop in revenue is an unwelcome signal for any production operation; nobody wants to lose money. Understandably, losses will be sought to be compensated....

... natural gas inventories in underground storage in the USA. The summer cooling season is in full swing, and changes in inventories help assess supply-demand balance in the gas market. If inventory growth significantly exceeds normal levels, natural gas prices may decrease, signaling oversupply. Conversely, slow growth or declines in inventories will support prices and stocks of gas-producing companies. Corporate Reporting: Before Market Open: Deere & Co. , JD.com , Tapestry , NICE Ltd. . Thursday morning has ...

... compared to May. It is possible that as demand rises, supply volumes should have increased as well. It was no coincidence that on June 17, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) reported that it had sent a request to Gazprom regarding the reasons for the decrease in fuel sales on the exchange. The company owns the Astrakhan and Surgut plants, which produce gasoline and DF. In 2023, Russia is not facing issues with fuel delivery to regions or with production and reserves. The rise in retail prices is being monitored by the government and the FAS, which are striving to prevent them from exceeding inflation. However, this is more of a guideline than a firmly established rule. Last year, gasoline prices in retail rose above inflation. Experts' ...