... seasonally high level. An additional factor is OPEC+ actions: the upcoming increase in oil production in August will enhance raw material availability and apply downward pressure on global oil prices, indirectly facilitating further reductions in gasoline ... ... regarding interest rates and dollar dynamics will impact borrowing costs, investment activity, and, consequently, global energy resource demand. Sanctions and Trade Disputes. The development of sanctions policy against Russia (including potential new restrictions ...

... stringent restrictions on the export of petroleum products to support the domestic fuel market. Concurrently, Europe is accelerating its gas reserves ahead of winter, while the global energy sector is witnessing a revival in demand for traditional energy resources, such as coal, amid high prices and the need for reliable energy supply. Below are the details of these and other key news from the raw materials and energy sectors. Washington Doubles Tariffs for India on Russian Oil Trade The United States has sharply intensified pressure on India, the second-largest global market for Russian oil. On August 6, President Donald Trump signed an order ...

... 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 ... ... carefully monitoring to ensure that tariff policy does not drive overall inflation or impede economic growth. Geopolitics and Energy Resource Trade: Restructuring Global Flows Geopolitical factors continue to significantly impact global energy resource trade,...

... The dollar exchange rate increased 3.4 times over 23 years, leading to higher costs for imported goods and components. Rising Raw Material and Energy Prices Domestic prices for oil, gas, and electricity have increased, impacting the cost of goods and services.... ... main factors determining inflation trends include: Dynamics of the ruble and foreign trade policy. Prices for oil and energy resources. Government regulation of tariffs and taxes. Since 2001, inflation in Russia has exceeded 700%, affecting all key sectors ...

... but for the domestic market, fuel coal remains relatively inexpensive and regulated. Coal does not directly influence gasoline prices, as it is used in other sectors (electricity generation, metallurgy). Nevertheless, the general backdrop in energy resource markets (oil, gas, coal) shapes macroeconomic conditions: high global prices for raw materials amplify export appetites and inflation expectations, while a decline in energy resource prices could ease pressure on the domestic fuel market. Alternatives: Electricity and Renewable Energy Sources The latest spike in traditional fuel prices ...