... tons (−0.6%), indicating relative stability in global trade. Notably, the grain segment experienced a dramatic collapse, with grain handling plummeting by 52.7% to 12.1 million tons. This decline is linked to shifts in the agricultural market and export restrictions, imposing additional pressures on the profitability of port operations focused on agricultural exports. Other cargo groups also displayed mixed results: Mineral Fertilizers: 15.6 million tons (+12.1%) – record growth reflecting diversification ...

Despite geopolitical tensions and restrictions, oil prices remain relatively stable. Experts explain why the market isn't hitting records and what influences fuel ... ... diminished in recent years, adds Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the Open Oil Market. Due to U.S. embargoes, over 90% of Iran's oil exports now go to China, where the country's key buyers of Iranian oil are refineries that will bear the brunt of the current ...

... from Iran for more than two years. However, complex schemes using a "shadow fleet" allow it to bypass international restrictions and supply millions of barrels of oil to China every year. What risks does this create for the market and how does ... ... circumvention schemes. These actions have a significant impact on the global oil market, creating challenges for other major exporters, including Russia. How the Scheme Works: The "Shadow Fleet" A key element of these operations is the use of ...

... Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the "Reliable Partner" Association and a member of the expert council for the "Gas Stations of Russia" competition, fuel prices on the exchange did not begin to rise after the lifting of the export ban because the restrictions were lifted when the market was saturated with products. As noted by Yuri Stankevich, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Energy Committee, the "cooling of prices" in the wholesale segment will likely continue until spring, unless ...

... Market," explained this surge by citing the lack of incentives for oil companies to restrain jet fuel prices due to the specifics of the damping mechanism. Unlike automotive fuel, where the government compensates producers for the difference between export and domestic prices, subsidies in the aviation sector are directed directly to airlines, leaving producers unmotivated to keep prices in check. Additionally, restrictions on the supply of foreign equipment for oil refineries may have contributed to the price increase, as these delays hinder the restoration of secondary processing units. MOSCOW, August 22 - PRIME. The sharp increase in the exchange price of ...