... neutrons and transform into plutonium-239, which can be used in nuclear power. U-235: The most significant isotope in energy terms, comprising approximately 0.7% of natural uranium, and can undergo fission with thermal neutrons, making it the primary fuel for nuclear reactors. U-234: Occurs in trace amounts, formed as a byproduct of U-238 decay. It has limited importance in the nuclear industry. These unique characteristics of uranium make it a crucial element in nuclear energy production, nuclear ...

... International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will introduce mandatory measures to limit CO₂ emissions for international flights. Airlines will be required to offset emissions exceeding 85% of 2019 levels by using carbon credits or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This could lead to an increase in the cost of international flights, estimated at 9% by 2030 and 21% by 2035. For Russian airlines, additional expenses in 2027 could amount to 20–30 billion rubles, adding 800–1,200 rubles to ticket ...

... of gasoline exports could accelerate its price rise, including in retail, where prices have already continued to grow at the end of the year, despite the traditional pattern of declining prices after the peak demand period. According to the Moscow Fuel Association (MTA), in the last two weeks, gasoline prices at gas stations have accelerated their rise. Between November 11 and 17, they increased by 17 and 18 kopecks for AI-92 and AI-95, respectively. Fresh data from Rosstat will be available on ...

... AI-92 gasoline, but only on the condition that there was an oversupply of this grade at domestic oil refineries (ORs). The export ban on gasoline was introduced in Russia in March this year, primarily as a precautionary measure to curb potential fuel price increases—not just for gasoline but also for diesel fuel (DF). Most gasoline produced in Russia is intended for the domestic market, with no more than 15% allocated for export. The situation with DF differs, as up to half of its production ...

... price plummeted by approximately 5%. This left many wondering whether it was a crash or a correction. The situation was exacerbated by issues related to contaminated oil being transported via pipeline to Europe. Many consumers swiftly began to reject fuel deliveries due to the high costs associated with its purification. Oil producers were forced to take action, but this led to another drop in the price of "black gold." Following this, the ruble also depreciated. What should consumers expect?...