... aware that raising prices on the domestic market would be costly for them, as the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) monitors this and imposes fines for violations, regardless of the size and prestige of the companies. At the beginning of this week, gasoline prices on the stock market dropped almost by half of the previous increase. Moreover, they are now far from the highest levels reached earlier this year, in the fall. However, it is well known that in our fuel market, once prices at gas stations rise, they will only begin ...

... the inflation rate. Overall, the fuel market is performing better than could have been anticipated a year ago when Rosstat ceased publishing weekly data on gasoline and diesel production. At the same time, the expert believes that the surplus in the gasoline market will not increase in the coming months, as European sanctions on the supply of equipment for oil refineries will complicate the realization of new investment projects. Source: RG.RU

... prices had increased by 4.7% compared to December 2023, while the official inflation forecast for 2024 was 5.1%. The Ministry of Energy believes that fuel prices in the retail segment remain stable, with no shortage of supply, and that the domestic market is fully supplied with gasoline and diesel fuel, the government reported on July 28 following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. In mid-July, Novak also described the situation in the market as stable, but noted the "sensitive" reaction to the dynamics ...

... "Rossiskaya Gazeta": Why is the price of AI-95 gasoline rising faster than others? What are the reasons for the sharp fluctuations in fuel prices, and why is AI-95 leading the way in price hikes? The article examines the key factors influencing the gasoline market, explains the economic reasons behind the price increase, and what this means for consumers. Read the detailed analysis and expert forecasts on my website. In Russia, the demand for AI-95 gasoline is growing faster than its production,...

... Dmitry Gusev, deputy chairman of the supervisory board of the "Reliable Partner" association, the government's intention to separate damping payments by fuel type is absolutely correct and will contribute to better regulation of the domestic market. If gasoline prices rise sharply, it would be inappropriate to withhold damping for DF, and vice versa. This could worsen the market situation. However, the proposed adjustments to the damping mechanism may not solve all the problems in the fuel market....