... does not rule out extending the export restriction beyond August 31, if there is no significant stabilization in wholesale and retail price segments. “Against the backdrop of falling refinery profitability, exchange prices are likely to remain around ... ... Gazette . Thus, Russia's example illustrates that even one of the largest gasoline exporters is willing to restrict external sales to protect domestic consumers. This underscores the existence of local fuel imbalances in different regions of the world....

... Sector: Corporate earnings from Costco and RH will provide insights into consumer behavior during the holiday season and broader retail trends. Key Corporate Reports Pre-market: Ciena Corp (CIEN): Earnings report at 15:00 (MSK). Expected decline of 2.6%,... ... 00:15 (MSK). A forecasted increase of 7.9% is attributed to strong holiday spending. Analysts will pay attention to same-store sales and profit margins. RH (RH): Earnings expected at 00:05 (MSK). A 7.9% growth in revenue reflects strong demand for luxury ...

... foreign equipment. Over half of the gasoline sold at gas stations is AI-95, though it accounts for only about 40% of exchange sales. Gusev highlights the need to separate AI-92 and AI-95 in regulatory mandates, as current rules combine all grades, leading ... ... for gasoline in 2024 is expected to exceed inflation rates, even with seasonal adjustments. Gusev disagrees, asserting that retail gasoline prices will not exceed inflation by year-end. Wholesale prices, however, are not tied to inflation, so there is ...

... Shopify, Sony Group, Honda Motor. Wednesday morning will see reports from several regions: Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk will present results amid demand for diabetes and obesity drugs, American fast-food leader McDonald’s will report on sales amid changing consumer behavior, Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify will show online retail dynamics, Japanese conglomerate Sony will reflect the state of the technology and media sector, while Honda Motor will present global car sales and production data. After market close: Walt Disney, Uber Technologies, Airbnb, DoorDash, Applovin,...

... Retail prices are also rising, albeit nearly in line with inflation. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) strictly monitors retail price increases, making it unlikely they will significantly exceed inflation. According to Rosstat, AI-92 gasoline prices ... ... at 4.99%. Vertically Integrated Oil Companies (VIOCs), which control the entire supply chain from extraction to gas station sales, may prefer to offset wholesale losses rather than attract regulatory scrutiny. Seasonal Pressures Add to Market Strain ...