... duty revenues fell by 23.2% to 290.2 billion rubles due to declining export gas prices. Future Trends in Oil and Gas Revenues For 2024, the share of oil and gas revenues in the budget may exceed the planned level due to narrowing price discounts on Russian oil compared to global benchmarks. Experts estimate that the share could reach 32% by year-end. However, the draft budget for 2025–2027 projects a gradual decline in oil and gas revenues, from 11.3 trillion rubles in 2024 to 9.8 trillion rubles in 2027....

... infrastructure and social projects are postponed until a later date. Decrease in export revenues Sanctions and restrictions on world markets have affected the volume of Russian exports, which has reduced the inflow of foreign exchange earnings. For many Russian companies, especially in the oil and gas sector, this has become a significant challenge. The fall in export revenues reduces the resource base for investment, which also limits the potential for economic growth. Implications for business and investment 1. Difficulty accessing finance ...

... additional $5-7 billion to total wealth. Optimistic Scenario: a successful IPO of Telegram and continued growth in global demand for metals could increase total capitalization by $10-12 billion. Risk Scenario: an expansion of sanctions or a sharp drop in oil prices below $60 per barrel could negate half of the achieved gains. 9. Conclusion: Key Takeaways for a Broad Audience The increase in the wealth of Russian billionaires demonstrates the adaptability of major companies to current economic realities. For investors, this confirms the potential of domestic assets; for entrepreneurs, it underscores the importance of flexible business models; and for ordinary ...

... According to S&P Global Platts, Russia's maritime gasoline exports rose from 99,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May 2024 to 150,000 bpd in June, with gasoline's share in Russia's total maritime petroleum product exports increasing from 4% to 7%. While fuel oil and diesel continue to dominate Russian petroleum exports, the increased gasoline exports amidst production cuts heighten the risk of shortages in the domestic market. In spring and summer 2024, the Russian fuel market entered another phase of rapid price increases. The cumulative ...

... the EU's economy. Europe is facing serious challenges in securing gas supplies for the winter of 2024–2025. The reduction in Russian gas supplies, global competition for LNG, and unpredictable weather conditions underscore the necessity for strengthening ... ... work collaboratively to ensure the stability and availability of energy resources in the long term. As the founder of Open Oil Market (OOM) , a platform for wholesale trading of oil products and resources, I deeply understand the importance of a strategic ...