... subsidy, but at the same time, excise tax rates have significantly increased, Tereshkin clarifies. At the same time, some experts believe that the stimulation of oil refining continued through the operation of the damping mechanism—a compensation for oil companies from the budget covering part of the price difference between the European and Russian markets. The damping mechanism has been operating in the Russian market since 2019. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: https://rg.ru/2024/07/16/eksperty-ocenili-vliianie-podorozhaniia-akcizov-na-toplivo-na-ceny-na-azs.h...

... the agreement helped avoid a new round of trade confrontation and reduced costs for European industry. In Moscow, however, such an agreement is seen as a long-term challenge: in effect, the European Union is solidifying its course towards rejecting Russian oil and gas, forcing Russia to accelerate its shift of exports to other markets (Asia, the Middle East, Africa). Energy market participants are closely monitoring the fulfillment of the deal's conditions and possible retaliatory reactions from Russia ...

... evident in natural gas: significant volumes of LNG are being sourced by China from Qatar, Australia, and the spot market, bypassing American gas. Concurrently, Europe continues its course to reduce dependence on Russian energy resources. Imports of Russian oil and petroleum products into the EU have virtually ceased due to the existing embargo, while pipeline gas deliveries have been lowered to minimal volumes. The European Union is actively developing infrastructure for receiving LNG (new terminals are ...

... Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric concerning Moscow, presenting an ultimatum to resolve the conflict in Ukraine within approximately ten days. He has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russian exports and secondary sanctions on countries purchasing Russian oil if progress is not made. These statements have increased uncertainty regarding global supplies and added a risk premium to oil prices. OPEC+ Actions: OPEC+ member countries continue to gradually increase supply. In August, total production quotas ...

... investments and approaches the process consciously. The development of the pre-IPO market can significantly strengthen the Russian stock market, attracting capital previously available mainly to foreign companies. As an entrepreneur and founder of Open Oil Market, I see great potential in the fact that the pre-IPO market helps Russian companies attract financing at the stage of preparation for a public offering. This is especially important in the current economic situation, when domestic companies need support and resources to scale and grow. Russian pre-IPO projects can offer ...