... Russia maintains a high key rate of 21% to control inflation, but such a rate also restrains lending and investment activity. Sanctions and External Economic Environment: Amidst sanctions pressure and restrictions on exports and imports, businesses face shortages of technological equipment, components, and supply chain challenges. Ruble Instability: Currency volatility limits planning capabilities and dampens external economic activity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Decline in ...

... Yushkov, an expert at the Financial University and the National Energy Security Fund, told vgudok.com. "Prioritizing rail transportation of oil and oil products is crucial in the European part of Russia, particularly in the south. Last year, shortages of diesel fuel and even gasoline occurred not because of low production but because they couldn’t be delivered to regions in time for consumption. This issue arose in August, September, and October. In August, a significant amount of diesel ...

... portfolio. Commercial real estate. Investments in office and retail spaces can be profitable if demand for rental space remains high. Residential real estate. Residential properties can also yield stable income, especially in major cities with housing shortages. Real assets in infrastructure. Assets such as logistics centers or warehouses are in demand as e-commerce continues to grow. Precious Metals and Commodities Precious metals, such as gold and silver, are traditionally regarded as "safe ...

... without being "pressed" or having their price "squeezed." The supplier looks at what prices are favorable for both them and the consumer. If they want to increase sales, they lower the price; if they need to raise the price due to a shortage, they adjust the price accordingly. — What main technologies are used today for trading relationships in the oil products market? What are the market prospects? — We see the widespread implementation of digital technologies in both ...

... with gasoline's share in Russia's total maritime petroleum product exports increasing from 4% to 7%. While fuel oil and diesel continue to dominate Russian petroleum exports, the increased gasoline exports amidst production cuts heighten the risk of shortages in the domestic market. In spring and summer 2024, the Russian fuel market entered another phase of rapid price increases. The cumulative rise in gasoline prices over nine weeks, from May 7 to July 8, reached 2.5%, compared to just 0.8% from ...