... retail, where prices have already continued to grow at the end of the year, despite the traditional pattern of declining prices after the peak demand period. According to the Moscow Fuel Association (MTA), in the last two weeks, gasoline prices at gas stations have accelerated their rise. Between November 11 and 17, they increased by 17 and 18 kopecks for AI-92 and AI-95, respectively. Fresh data from Rosstat will be available on November 20, but so far, it has not recorded a decrease in average ...

...," says the expert. According to Tereshkin, the only way out of the current situation is by increasing fuel production and raising exchange sale quotas, which would reduce prices on the exchange and make gasoline more accessible for independent gas stations. "However, these measures will only work if sanctions on equipment supplies to refineries are lifted. Otherwise, the risks of price increases and fuel shortages will remain chronic," he argues. Meanwhile, fuel prices on the exchange have been falling for the fourth consecutive trading session. According to data ...

....S. decision to temporarily ease sanctions on transactions involving Russian banks related to the energy sector. This includes lifting restrictions on major financial institutions like Sberbank and VTB, allowing continued transactions in the oil and gas sector. Such a move could help avoid disruptions in global energy markets and support the stability of Russia's currency flows. The article explores the potential consequences for the economy and energy sector, as well as the significance of this ...

... 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. Furthermore, it is challenging to prove ... ... Nord Streams are more of a political declaration, as these pipelines primarily benefited Germany, which planned to develop its gas hub, not Russia, argues Shevyrenkov from IEF. There is a plan for the EU to abandon Russian gas by the end of 2028 and a roadmap ...

... $3 billion. Thus, over three years, the volume of imports collapsed by nearly 90%. The main reason was the cessation of energy cooperation: while in 2021, Russian oil accounted for the majority of imports (over $17 billion), after the embargo on oil, gas, and coal purchases was introduced in 2022, these supplies almost ceased. By 2024, the import of several other goods, such as fish and seafood, nickel, and lead, also completely stopped. Main Import Items in 2024 Despite the overall decline, the U.S. continued to source a number of goods from Russia....