... restrictions on Russian gas imports are underway at the political level. Russian Fuel Market: Export Ban and Price Stabilization The domestic market for oil products in Russia is experiencing a tense situation this summer, driven by a rapid increase in prices for gasoline and diesel fuel. In July, exchange prices for automotive gasoline at the Saint Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange peaked (Grade AI-95 exceeded 75,000 rubles/ton), putting additional pressure on independent gas stations and consumers....

... consumers: supply exceeds demand, prices are gradually decreasing, and no shortages are observed. In Europe, the price situation for motor fuel is relatively stable. After the upheavals of 2022–2023, when sanctions and logistical restructuring led to sharp price surges, gasoline and diesel markets in 2025 have reached equilibrium. Wholesale gasoline prices are now close to early-year levels and significantly lower than the peaks of last winter. Contributing to this are relatively cheap oil (~$70 per barrel compared to >$100 a ...

... 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 grade rose above 75,000 rubles/ton), creating additional pressure on independent filling stations and consumers....

... is familiar with electronic trading platforms that feature goods from various sellers. However, a marketplace for gasoline, diesel, and other fuels is, without exaggeration, a new phenomenon in the traditional market. In August 2020, the company "ORG-Market" ... ... that are not available at gas stations — only through oil traders. It’s necessary to call several such companies, compare prices, and try to negotiate a discount. Sometimes, a whole chain of intermediaries forms, each of whom takes their margin. ...

... Tereshkin, CEO of the petroleum products marketplace "Open Oil Market" (a Skolkovo resident). According to Rosstat data, the average retail price of gasoline increased by 0.5% from June 24 to July 1, reaching 56.09 rubles per liter, while diesel fuel prices rose by 0.19% to 65.84 rubles per liter. Overall weekly inflation in the country from June 25 to July 1 amounted to 0.66%. The last time such a growth rate was recorded was on January 9, when Rosstat published data for the two holiday weeks at ...