... statistics. Several additional factors are fueling the rise in fuel prices. Dmitry Gusev, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the "Reliable Partner" association and a member of the expert council for the "Russian Gas Stations" competition, points to the rise in Russia's key interest rate, which has made borrowing significantly more expensive—three to four times the inflation rate. This has increased the costs of production and distribution due to higher wages, equipment expenses,...

... technologies make the trading process more transparent and beneficial for all participants. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Oil Resource Group The Russian commodities market is considered conservative. However, even here, it is understood that development and competition are impossible without digitalization. The CEO of Oil Resource Group shared how to transition from an ordinary oil trader to a high-tech company in commodity trading and asset management. – How did Oil Resource Group start? – I am ...

... another major region or face sanctions (similar to what has been done against some cryptocurrency mixers). While this scenario currently seems unlikely given Tether's lack of direct jurisdiction, investors should monitor political statements closely. 4. Competition and Technological Risks. While Tether maintains its lead, competitors are not idle. USD Coin (USDC), despite facing recent challenges, remains the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, positioning itself as more transparent and ...

... Global Demand for LNG Global demand for LNG has grown sharply, with both developed and emerging markets competing for access to U.S. and other major suppliers. In response, U.S. suppliers are leaning toward regions with high profitability, exacerbating competition for limited supplies. For Europe, this intensified competition underscores the risk of over-reliance on flexible LNG supplies from external providers. Implications for Europe’s Energy Security and Economy Rising Energy Prices and Potential ...

... attention should be paid to the cost of jet fuel, solvents, and additives used to produce winter diesel. Gusev suggests possibly stimulating higher production of these components during the winter diesel season. Rodionov points out that due to low competition, oil companies have little incentive to lower prices. The only things that act as a restraint are the regulator's "scolding" (in the form of export bans) and the fear of losing subsidies. This issue could be addressed by increasing ...