... have no choice but to slow the growth of retail prices. However, significant changes in the wholesale and exchange segments are unlikely, mainly due to declining profitability. According to the latest data from Rosstat, the net profits of Russian oil refineries fell by 61.5% in the first five months of 2025, amounting to RUB 521.5 billion. Such a drastic decline is largely attributed to a reduction in subsidies for oil producers. While the payments under the "damping" mechanism (compensations ...

The latest EIA report showed rising U.S. oil inventories, creating interesting opportunities for buyers and raising questions for investors. How will this affect prices and purchasing strategies? In this article, I analyze the key indicators of the report, the impact of excess supply on the market, and share recommendations that will help optimize costs and minimize risks. In a volatile environment, it is important to make informed decisions - read my review to stay up to date with changes and effective...

... impact. Fuel prices at gas stations are likely to react to these restrictions, as India is one of the largest fuel suppliers to Europe," Kosareva noted. According to Dmitry Kasatkin, India will maintain its neutrality, but the EU's pressure on refineries is an attempt to limit the processing of Russian oil into products that would then be sold to third countries, including Europe through blending. Igor Yushkov, an expert at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation,...

... the octane number of gasoline, there is effectively no shortage in Russia. It’s about partially replacing one existing product with another. Moreover, the return of MMA would increase the likelihood of counterfeit gasoline being produced by small refineries using dubious technologies. The second reason for the sharp rise in AI-95 exchange prices may be related to the rules for payments under the fuel damper program. The damper compensates part of the difference between the fuel's indicative ...

... Transparency How does the process of buying and selling petroleum products look today for the end B2B consumer in small wholesale (e.g., an agricultural or construction company)? Let me simplify the chain of interactions: Fuel is produced at oil refineries (refineries) and then sold through the St. Petersburg Commodity Exchange at the lowest market price. Large companies (e.g., Russian Railways) that use petroleum products for their own needs are among the buyers, as are large traders who purchase ...