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Regulatory Costs: Can the Rise in Gasoline Prices Be Stopped? (FORBES)

... election cycle ended in March 2024, retail fuel prices began rising rapidly. This trend may only be curbed through a renewed export ban, potentially starting in August. However, the fundamental drivers of price increases remain, including risks of ... ... due to increased competition rather than subsidy loss risks. Higher quotas would improve fuel availability for independent gas stations outside VIOCs, boosting retail competition. Large companies’ gas stations would find it harder to overprice fuel ...

Where does the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (UMMC) invest?

..., striving to minimize the negative impact on the environment. Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions: Installation of modern gas cleaning systems at metallurgical plants allows to reduce CO2 emissions by 20%. Transition to more energy-efficient equipment ... ... technologies using automated equipment, which reduces the impact of the human factor and improves safety. 5. Development of export potential The company is actively strengthening its position in international markets, expanding the export of its products....

Sanctions have begun to be lifted: what should Russian investors expect?

... energy resources despite existing sanctions restrictions. This step is especially important for the Russian energy sector, which is heavily dependent on international contracts and payments. The lifting of restrictions on energy payments allows Russian exporters to work more flexibly with Western clients, simplifies payments for oil and gas supplies, and opens up access to new financial flows, which strengthens the position of the Russian energy sector on the global market With each new example of sanctions easing, investors receive signals about the possibility of improving the investment ...

Friday, December 13, 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports

... policy interventions by the European Central Bank. 19:00 (MSK): Russia – GDP Data for Q3 2024 Although focused on Russia, the Q3 GDP data is an important marker for global energy and commodity markets. It reflects how one of the world’s largest exporters of oil and gas is navigating inflation, sanctions, and shifting trade dynamics. A strong reading may indicate resilience in resource-heavy sectors, while a decline could signal broader challenges in energy supply chains. 20:00 (MSK): Baker Hughes Rig Count Data ...

Will production fall in Iran and Venezuela? Should the market expect a sharp rise in prices or increased competition among exporters?

... to a reduction in supply. In Venezuela, the potential decline in production will be linked to the tightening of U.S. sanctions. In April, the U.S. Treasury Department refused to extend License 44, which in October 2023 had lifted restrictions on the export of oil and gas from Venezuela and payments to the state-owned PDVSA. In late May, the transition period granted to PDVSA's counterparties to wind down operations expired. The tightening of sanctions could halt the growth in oil production that occurred at the ...