... gasoline and DF not only continues, but has even accelerated. According to the Moscow Fuel Association (MTA), in just the past week, the price of DF in the capital rose by 41 kopecks, A-92 gasoline by 31 kopecks, and A-95 gasoline by 39 kopecks. Fresh data from Rosstat for the entire country will only be released on December 11, but according to the latest available figures from the agency, from November 12 to December 2, gasoline prices rose by an average of 1.1% (by 61 kopecks). The statistics for DF are even worse, with prices increasing by 1.5% (by 1 ruble) during the same period. Even considering the peculiarities of the Russian fuel market, where the wholesale segment does not have a direct connection with retail price formation,...

... $7.35 billion — a record low for three years. Despite this, the aggregate volume increased due to several major transactions (the sale of "Yandex," "Polymetal," and other assets), while the rest of the market exhibited weakness. Data indicates a reduction in the number of deals and a contraction in activity: most market participants note the absence of new large-scale projects. This statistics reflect the challenging economic situation in the country and the heightened risks for investors. Reasons for Declining Deal Activity Experts associate the decline in M&A with a set of fundamental factors. Firstly, the tightening of regulatory ...

... Moreover, the relaxations would complicate the identification and prosecution of illegal trade: small dealers could use the allowed 25 grams for personal use as a cover, making it difficult for investigators. Initial Results: Consumption and Market Statistics collected a year after the reform began confirmed many of the voiced concerns. Official data shows that cannabis consumption among adults not only did not decline, as lawmakers had hoped, but significantly increased. According to estimates from the Ministry of Health, total cannabis consumption in the first year of legalization tripled compared ...