... This year, the company increased production by 30,000 tons compared to last year, to 400,000 tons per year. Other producers are also actively increasing their output. Regarding the cost of MTBE, it is determined by the macroeconomic indicators of the fuel market in Russia. The spot price of MTBE in 2023 decreased by almost 10% compared to 2022, and in 2024, there has been a slight increase in the price compared to last year, the company explained. The issue of expanding the list of allowed additives ...

... increased despite the government's ban on exports from August 1 to 31. Previously, this ban only applied to traders and small refineries but has since been extended to major producers. “This decision was made to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market during the period of high seasonal demand and agricultural fieldwork,” stated the government decree. On August 8, the Ministry of Energy published a statement on its Telegram channel indicating that the internal market for all grades of automobile ...

... 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 is exported. While gasoline prices showed no significant increase in the spring, diesel prices were expected to rise during the sowing season,...

... System of Damper Payments for Oil Product Manufacturers (RBC Companies). Sergey Tereshkin's article addresses issues related to improving the efficiency of the damper mechanism for the oil industry. He examines problems associated with using European market quotations for calculating subsidies, despite the embargo and export restrictions. The author suggests tying payments to domestic fuel prices, which would allow for a more accurate reflection of the current economic situation and eliminate uncertainties in industry regulation. The article also touches on pressing issues of subsidies and government regulation. It has already been ...

How Digital Services are Changing Audience Behavior Patterns in the B2B Segment – A Case Study of the OPEN OIL MARKET Fuel Marketplace. Interview with Sergey Tereshkin for "RBC Companies". Does the oil products market need a marketplace? After all, there are still no striking examples of profitable B2B trading platforms in Russia. Oil products, primarily ...