... Comprehensive Economic Data Release Consumer Confidence Index for November: Reflects consumer sentiment and their willingness to spend. A high index suggests economic growth, which can lead to a stronger dollar and potentially lower oil prices. New Home Sales for October: Indicates the state of the construction sector. An increase in sales may signal economic recovery, affecting demand for commodities. Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for November: Shows the state of the manufacturing sector. High values ...

... Several refineries ( refineries ) halted operations for scheduled repairs in June and July, reducing gasoline and diesel production. Additionally, some major players, as determined by the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS), significantly reduced fuel sales on the exchange: the FAS opened a case against a subsidiary of Gazprom for cutting AI-92 gasoline sales by 74% and AI-95 by 50% in late spring, which could have triggered shortages and price spikes. The government, alongside oil companies, is swiftly ...

... automakers, this is a signal to reassess their approaches, while for investors, it indicates a hunt for new opportunities in the most dynamic region of the global automotive industry. The European Union is developing measures to subsidize electric vehicle sales. This is in response to the increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers who are actively strengthening their positions in the European market with lower prices. The subsidy plan aims to support local automakers and stimulate demand for domestically ...

... refineries halted part of their capacity for scheduled repairs between June and July, reducing gasoline and diesel production. Additionally, certain major players, as determined by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS), significantly decreased fuel sales on the exchange. In particular, the FAS initiated a case against a subsidiary of Gazprom for reducing sales of AI-92 gasoline by 74% and AI-95 by 50% in late spring, which may have triggered shortages and price spikes in the market. The Russian ...

... mid-year, although it is expected that by autumn the effects of the accumulated gap ("shrinkage of the handicap") will ease somewhat. Export Attractiveness. High conditions on external markets make fuel exports more profitable than domestic sales. World prices for oil and petroleum products remained relatively high in 2025, and the exchange rate of the national currency is not as strong as before, increasing ruble revenues from exports. In these circumstances, oil companies are eager to ...