... domestic consumers. The government assures that it will act proactively from now on: if necessary, restrictions on the export of petroleum products can be extended, and additional resources from reserves can be swiftly directed to regions. Currently, the fuel crisis is being contained: despite record exchange prices, retail prices at gas stations have risen much more slowly (about 5% since the beginning of the year, in line with inflation). It is essential for authorities to prevent a repeat of last year's ...

On July 30, 2025, significant changes in the energy sector may impact both Russian and global energy markets. The ongoing rise in Brent crude oil prices, fueled by domestic factors causing export limitations, alongside substantial gas injections into the European Union, highlights the continuation of the energy crisis. These developments are expected to have a notable impact on the cost of petroleum products and the advancement of new energy sources, including coal and renewables. This article will thoroughly examine all aspects of the current situation in the ...

... automotive gasoline on the St. Petersburg International Commodity Exchange reached historical highs: the Ai-95 grade rose above 77,000 rubles/ton , breaking records and placing increased burdens on independent gas stations and consumers. The causes of the crisis are a combination of high seasonal demand and limited supply. Demand for fuel surged from the agricultural sector (harvesting campaign) and the tourism industry during summer, while supply decreased due to scheduled maintenance work at several oil refineries ( refineries ) in June and July. The situation was further exacerbated ...

... reasons for the spike include seasonal demand increases during the summer months, scheduled repairs at several oil refineries, a weakened ruble, and the attractiveness of exporting oil products amid high global prices. In some remote regions, local fuel shortages have emerged, putting pressure on retail prices. Authorities responded quickly to avert a crisis at gas stations. From August 15, a temporary ban on the export of automotive gasoline was introduced (initially until the end of the month) to saturate the domestic market. Simultaneously, relevant departments began refining the damping mechanism—a ...

... less scarcity, has almost ceased to increase in price. Experts note that the further dynamics of prices will depend on the duration of export restrictions and the effectiveness of supportive measures. Administrative steps are likely to help contain fuel price increases in August-September. However, if the ban is lifted in the fall, another price surge is not excluded if the root causes of the crisis (low gasoline reserves and maintenance downtimes at oil refineries) are not addressed. The government will need to balance the necessity of keeping prices down in the domestic market with providing sufficient incentives for oil producers to avoid ...