... disruptions due to escalating sanctions: ironically, the tariffs imposed by Trump against India have pushed oil prices upward, as traders anticipate a reallocation of flows and additional supply risks. However, the potential for price growth remains limited. One reason is the proactive policy of OPEC+, which the market has already factored in: the alliance of oil-producing countries agreed to increase production starting in September, and the expectation of additional volumes is moderately cooling ...

... exported, but some oil refineries (NPPs) are initially geared towards fuel supply abroad. For them, the export ban was particularly painful. Stankevich notes that the political and economic situation requires prompt decisions, which explains the limited duration of the "export window." The government can reconsider it at any time for an extension or reduction, without requiring lengthy approval procedures. According to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil product marketplace OPEN OIL ...

... decreased by 2.4% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2024. The price increase for diesel provides them with such an opportunity and allows them to avoid negative reactions from regulators, as the diesel price increase remains within the inflation limits. Many associate the rise in gasoline prices with a possible lifting of the export ban. However, according to analysts at OPEN OIL MARKET, this is not entirely true. Current fluctuations are still in line with the "10-20" formula, according ...

... established quota (9.05 million) by approximately 140,000 barrels. Similar quota exceedances have been recorded among other major producers — Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, and Kuwait — while some members (such as Nigeria and Azerbaijan) remain below their limits. From April to July 2025, OPEC+ quotas were raised monthly by 411,000 barrels per day, and from August of the following year, quotas will increase by 548,000 barrels per day. Additionally, signals of potential supply growth from Venezuela have ...

... The least risky investments tend to be secure fixed-income instruments that guarantee capital return. For instance, bank deposits and government bonds are typically considered low-risk: the bank returns the deposit amount (within government-insured limits), while a reliable issuer pays the stipulated interest on bonds. Medium-risk levels are generally associated with balanced investments, such as mutual or exchange-traded funds in stocks, real estate investments for rent – their returns and fluctuations ...