... the amount to Gazprom. There is no alternative payment method. Russian LNG, which has made Russia the second-largest supplier to the EU in recent months, is also at risk. The EU is drafting its 15th sanctions package, potentially including a ban on Russian LNG. Pipeline Threats European companies are expected to push for U.S. exceptions to the sanctions, says Igor Yushkov, an expert at the National Energy Security Fund and the Financial University under the Russian government. The U.S. has a history of granting such exceptions, either ...

..., affecting their revenues and employment. 5. Reduced Investments in the Automotive Industry In the face of unstable demand, companies will be more cautious in their investments in new projects and expansion of production capacities. This will lead to ... ... focus on developing budget models that will be more in demand in the current economic conditions. The anticipated decline of the Russian automotive market in 2025 and the potential indexation of car prices pose serious challenges for the automotive sector ...

... affects other major currency pairs, such as the euro, yen, and ruble. Commodities markets, particularly oil and metals, may also be affected. Lower liquidity can make these assets more susceptible to price swings. Open Oil Market , a platform where Russian companies can track international oil price movements, can help businesses stay informed about how U.S. holidays like Veterans Day impact commodity availability and pricing for Russian firms. What This Means for Russian Investors For Russian investors,...

... started to impact the margins of independent gas stations : experts note that some retailers are currently losing money on selling a liter of gasoline, as retail prices are administratively restrained and have not kept pace with exchange rates. The Russian government is preparing responsive actions to stabilize the situation. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak is convening a special meeting with the leadership of major oil companies on August 14 to discuss measures for keeping fuel prices in check. Additional support measures for the market are expected to be discussed. Among the considered steps are: Increasing the mandatory sale quota of gasoline and diesel on the exchange ...

... the open market for profit. The U.S. administration refers to such operations as undermining efforts to isolate Russia. Washington has also hinted that similar trade restrictions could threaten other countries actively purchasing hydrocarbons from the Russian Federation. Meanwhile, the U.S. signals its readiness to escalate sanction pressure after August 8 if its demands are not met. These steps exacerbate uncertainty in the global oil market, forcing energy companies to reconsider supply chains in light of potential new barriers. New Delhi Rejects Claims and Points to Western Double Standards India has responded decisively to the trade pressure from the U.S., calling its claims unfounded. The country's government ...