... historic high, approaching levels seen during the crisis in 2023. However, at the beginning of August, the price growth ceased. According to the Ministry of Energy, the current balance in the domestic market is surplus, and if the trend persists, retail prices at gas stations remain under control. Additionally, authorities are considering mechanisms to stimulate fuel sales domestically (such as raising trading norms on the exchange) and other measures to prevent shortages at gas stations. For Russian fuel companies , the temporary ban means they need to flexibly manage export and processing flows, adjusting ...

... grade exceeded 75,000 rubles/ton), creating additional pressure on independent gas stations and consumers. The causes are a combination of seasonal factors — high summer... ... AI-95 by 50% in late spring, which could have provoked the shortage on the exchange and price increases. The government, in collaboration with oil companies, is rapidly developing... ... March, but now restrictions may extend to the entire market to redirect additional fuel volumes for domestic needs. Simultaneously, market oversight is intensifying, and...

... is 16%, but if it is raised to at least 35%, more than half of the diesel fuel supplied to the domestic market would come through the exchange. An increase in supply will lead to the stabilization of exchange prices, which will be reflected in retail prices, making fuel more accessible for independent gas stations. As a result, large chains will not be able to overprice without the risk of losing market share. Increasing the exchange quota could play an important role in dismantling regional fuel monopolies. Thanks to higher exchange sales, fuel will ...

... demand fluctuations, maintenance at oil refineries, and restrictive measures on fuel exports. Inflation and changes in fuel market regulations are also playing a role. Experts predict that prices may stabilize as seasonal factors subside The Moscow Fuel Association (MTA) reported that last week, retail gasoline prices at gas stations in the capital rose by 17-18 kopecks, while diesel prices increased by 27 kopecks. The end of autumn is objectively a period of transition from summer and interseasonal to winter diesel fuel, which contributes to price increases. Currently,...

... retail fuel prices continues to slow down. According to Rosstat data, from August 20 to 26, gasoline prices rose by 0.2%, while diesel prices increased by 0.1%. This is lower than a month ago: from July 16 to 22, the cost of gasoline and diesel at gas stations increased by 0.6% and 0.3%, respectively. The Ministry of Energy commented to RIA Novosti that prices are influenced by a combination of factors, ranging from seasonal demand to market conditions, and sufficient fuel reserves have been built up ahead of the fall season. However, according to Tereshkin, the "crisis hotspot" remains the high-octane gasoline segment. For instance, the price of AI-98 gasoline increased by 0.9% between August 20 and 26....