... emergency measures are being implemented to normalize the pricing situation. In the first half of August, wholesale exchange prices for automotive gasoline in the country reached new historic highs, exceeding records of 2023. Amid high summer demand (season ... ... a comprehensive package of measures to curb pricing agitation. In particular, **the total ban on the export of gasoline and diesel fuel from Russia, initially imposed for August, has been extended until the end of September** and is now applicable to ...

... marketplace? After all, there are still no striking examples of profitable B2B trading platforms in Russia. Oil products, primarily diesel fuel and gasoline, represent a vast market. For instance, they account for about 30% of the total trade turnover on the ... ... less than 1% of the cost. The real profit comes fr om end buyers who lack the time for analysis and buy at "usual" prices. The market is highly volatile, with prices fluctuating by tens of percent throughout the year. Traders profit most when ...

... differ by up to 50 times, and profitability can vary by a factor of two. The growth of non-fuel businesses contributes to revenue increases. The rising fiscal burden on the oil business in Russia, coupled with the government's efforts to limit fuel price increases, has made the profitability of gasoline and diesel retail sales increasingly dependent on the development of additional services by gas station owners, such as selling non-core products. Profit margins on petroleum products, which already vary widely based on location and business scale, can also ...

... will be carried out by the 'shadow fleet,' which will disregard European sanctions." Concerns also arise regarding the price cap, according to Shevyrenkov from IEF. "It is stated that it will be reduced to $47.6 per barrel, which is unfavorable ... ... severity, will not exert a serious deterrent effect." The partial import limitation on petroleum products, particularly diesel, will lead to a redirection of supplies from India to the UK and from there to continental Europe, considers Shevyrenkov....

... motorists. Full text of Sergey Tereshkin's comment: The key reason for Wildberries' interest in fuel sales is the guaranteed demand in this segment. Due to high inflation, customers are less willing to purchase durable goods, making gasoline and diesel, de facto, essential goods (at least for car owners). The profitability of this segment depends on whether Wildberries can purchase fuel on the exchange, where prices are significantly lower than in wholesale. Additionally, in Russia, unlike many European countries, excise duties are paid by oil refineries, not gas stations, which also benefits fuel retail. Overall, the company is desperately looking for ...