... "wealthy" oil companies will manage without them too. However, the damping mechanism curbs the rise in wholesale prices and softens price fluctuations. Although funded from the budget, the money for it comes from the oil extraction sector in the form of taxes (which were increased to enable the damping payments). If the damping payment is nullified, the mechanism controlling price increases will be disabled, and prices will inevitably soar. As highlighted by Yuri Stankevich, Deputy Chair of the State ...

... but also by political factors. In 2025, investors' attention is focused on the actions of the Donald Trump administration. In an effort to sustain the market rally, Trump initiates policies to stimulate the economy – specifically, pushing for new tax breaks for businesses. Recently, his tax package passed through the Senate by a narrow majority, signaling the government’s readiness to support the corporate sector and the stock market. The president himself asserts that he will not allow the ...

... will discuss compliance with oil production cut agreements. Publication of corporate reports, including second quarter and first half of 2025 results from several companies (e.g., TGC-1 and Safmar Financial Investments (SFIN) ). Completion of the tax period in Russia, which may impact export revenue sales volumes and the dynamics of the ruble exchange rate. Expectations for the upcoming meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve ( Fed ) later in the week, shaping forecasts on interest rates and inflation....

... keeping funds in protective assets (stablecoins, tokenized gold, reliable bonds) and diversifying portfolios—this helps mitigate risks and wait for market recovery. Fresh trends for 2025: Regulation and crypto integration into the financial sector, taxes on crypto profits, enhanced security (including biometrics and AI), the creation of Bitcoin reserves by countries, and a protracted bear trend—these are key areas every investor should be aware of. These factors will shape the industry's evolution ...

... Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET marketplace, assessed the impact of increased gas supplies to Europe on the growth of revenue from the Russian gas sector. In 2024, due to higher supply and production levels, revenue from the mineral extraction tax and gas export duties rose by 9%. The expert predicts continued growth in revenue in the coming months, as gas transit through key stations remains stable. Details of the analysis are available on the website. The growth in gas supplies to Europe ...