... several Russian banks, including the Central Bank of Russia, Sberbank, VTB, and Rosbank. This decision, effective until April 30, also lifts sanctions on Prominvestbank. The measure allows for the continuation of transactions related to the supply of oil, gas, and other raw materials. This move demonstrates the flexibility of U.S. sanctions policy towards Russian energy. It highlights the importance of energy resources to the global economy, particularly in the context of global supply stability. Amid rising energy prices and tension in global energy markets, the U.S. aims to avoid disruptions by maintaining ...

... unpredictable LNG supplies. The State of U.S. LNG Supplies to Europe The United States, now a major LNG supplier, entered multiple agreements with European countries to supply natural gas and reinforce the region’s energy security, especially amid declining Russian gas exports. However, Gazprom reports that portions of U.S. LNG originally bound for Europe have been diverted to other regions where prices are higher, primarily in Asia. This shift comes as a blow to Europe, which has relied heavily on U.S. LNG to bridge ...

... usually show the most significant growth. Moreover, over the last two years, it was at the end of summer that gas station prices caught up with the national average inflation level. At the beginning of June, Anton Rubtsov, the director of the Oil and Gas Complex Department of the Ministry of Energy, reported that the Russian market was fully supplied with gasoline and diesel fuel (DF). As of June 5, the stocks of automotive gasoline at oil refineries and oil bases reached 1.8 million tons, which is 2% higher than the level at the same time last year. This suggests ...

... sanctions. The Moscow Exchange Index hit a record high of 3,949.07 as of August 18. It is anticipated to rise further by the end of the year, reaching 4,000. Gas production companies are expected to increase profits against a backdrop of constrained natural gas supply in global markets, particularly in Europe. High dividends from Russian assets are attracting novice investors, whose numbers have surged to 13 million during the pandemic and lockdowns that prompted people worldwide to stay at home. Inflationary expectations and low deposit rates are also driving investors to allocate ...

.... Experts note that excises account for about 20% of fuel costs, so the 4% increase will lead to a price rise of about 1% at gas stations. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the fuel and raw materials marketplace OPEN OIL MARKET, emphasizes that excise taxes are ... ... Starting in 2025, excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel (DF) will increase by the expected inflation rate. The law was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The law also mentions the planned increase in excise taxes in 2026 and 2027. In 2025, excise ...