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How to improve the efficiency of the damping mechanism

... accessible to the oil companies? A second question follows: how logical is it to use export alternatives as a benchmark when the regulator periodically imposes export bans? For instance, diesel export restrictions were introduced after last year's fuel crisis caused by the Ministry of Finance's attempts to "halve" the damper. Meanwhile, the ban on gasoline exports was imposed twice this year: from March 1 to May 17, and from August 1 to December 31, with the current ban not yet officially ...

Why are gasoline and diesel prices rising in the fall of 2024

... 7.6%, AI-98 gasoline has seen a 17.5% increase. However, Rosstat is unlikely to exclude AI-98 from its calculation of the overall price index. This year's periodic fuel price hikes are of a different nature than last year's. For example, the fuel crisis of July-September 2023 was linked to planned cuts in the damper payments. As a result, oil companies opted to compensate for losses by sharply raising exchange prices. This year, no adjustments have been made to the damper mechanisms, but oil companies ...

Citi Global Forecast: Investment Trends and Strategies for 2025

... its economy despite external challenges, with growth anticipated in the real estate and consumer goods sectors. India is becoming a new magnet for capital due to its rapidly growing economy. Europe The Old Continent faces challenges such as an energy crisis and sluggish growth. However, countries like Germany and France remain attractive due to industrial innovations. 4. Investment Strategies Conservative Approach Investments in bonds and defensive assets to preserve capital amid instability. Investing ...

Macro Economic Forecast for 2025: Key Insights from the Macro Outlook 2025 Report

... Prospects United States Economic growth is slowing, driven by high interest rates and reduced consumer spending. The dollar remains strong despite global diversification of reserves towards other currencies. Europe The Eurozone faces risks due to the energy crisis and geopolitical instability. Inflation growth rates are decreasing but remain above normal levels. China The Chinese economy is gradually recovering due to measures aimed at stimulating domestic consumption. Investments in infrastructure and technology ...

Economy: Experts Predict Gas Price Increase in Europe

... by the end of the season, unless there are any unforeseen events," Skryabin emphasized. At the same time, Tereshkin pointed out that the cost of gas in Europe is still below the multi-year highs reached in 2022 during the peak of the energy crisis. For example, in November 2022, the average gas price at the TTF hub was $1,279 per thousand cubic meters. "Prices are unlikely to return to those levels. First, EU countries have significantly reduced gas imports in recent years. According ...