... briefly lifted in May but reinstated in August after a price surge due to seasonal demand and oil price hikes. According to Dmitry Gusev, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the “Reliable Partner” association and member of the "Russia's Gas Stations" contest advisory board, reopening gasoline exports is justified due to the end of peak demand season and Russian refineries' production capabilities. The government retains the option to reinstate the ban if prices rise. Gusev emphasizes ...

... seasonal demand during the vacation period and rising oil prices at that time. According to Dmitry Gusev, deputy chairman of the supervisory board of the "Reliable Partner" association and a member of the expert council of the "Russian Gas Station" competition, the end of the high-demand season and the production capabilities of Russian refineries make reopening exports justifiable. If prices rise rapidly, the government retains the right to reimpose the ban. Current gasoline production ...

... for gasoline during the vacation period, as well as rising oil prices at the time. According to Dmitry Gusev, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the "Reliable Partner" Association and a member of the Expert Council of the "Gas Stations of Russia" competition, reopening exports is justified given the end of the high-demand season and the production capacities of Russian ORs. Should prices rise rapidly, the government retains the right to reintroduce the ban. Gasoline production ...

... rubles. What Problems Does the Marketplace Solve for Buyers? The key advantage of the marketplace is the reduction of intermediaries between the buyer and seller. For businesses consuming large volumes of fuel, it is inconvenient to buy it at gas stations. For example, construction machinery cannot be refueled using a fuel pump. Such companies prefer to order from wholesale suppliers with delivery to their production sites. Some may require special types of petroleum products only available ...

... Rosstat, AI-92 gasoline prices have risen 5% since the beginning of the year, while AI-95 has increased by 5.2%. Inflation as of July 29 stood 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 August and September are traditionally challenging months for Russia’s fuel market. Gasoline consumption remains ...