... might Gazprom, Russia, and the EU face if supplies are entirely halted? Last week, the U.S. imposed blocking sanctions on Gazprombank. European buyers of Gazprom's gas are required to pay in rubles through this bank. If European businesses fail to negotiate exceptions with the U.S. by December 20—the deadline for ceasing operations with the bank—this will halt Russian gas deliveries. In 2022, a presidential decree shifted payment for Russian gas from "unfriendly" countries to rubles....

... growth in the Russian stock market, but any adverse external factors (e.g., new sanctions or a deterioration in foreign policy) could lead to instability in the stock markets and weaken the ruble. The Ruble Prepares for Fluctuations: Possible Trump-Putin Negotiations The ruble may experience fluctuations in light of news regarding potential negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. According to CNN, a phone call between the leaders of the two countries could take place a few days after Trump's ...

... airports, and aeroclubs. Additionally, some customers require special fuels or other petroleum products that are not available at gas stations — only through oil traders. It’s necessary to call several such companies, compare prices, and try to negotiate a discount. Sometimes, a whole chain of intermediaries forms, each of whom takes their margin. — Does your platform offer an alternative? — Exactly. This is a classic marketplace. You log into the mobile app on your device or through ...

... supply from OPEC+. Despite the recent uptrend, current oil prices are still 10-15% lower than a year ago – a reflection of market correction following the peaks of the 2022-2023 energy crisis. Investors are also monitoring external economic signals: negotiations between the U.S. and China over trade disputes continue, and it is expected that the U.S. Federal Reserve will maintain its interest rate without changes during its meeting on July 30. Loose monetary conditions, along with resolution of trade ...

... petrochemicals at producer prices and receive them conveniently—either through self-pickup or delivery. The platform brings together suppliers, buyers, and carriers on one platform. "The marketplace covers several regions of Central Russia. We are negotiating with vertically integrated oil companies to involve them in our platform, alongside independent companies. By reducing the number of intermediaries, these companies will be able to sell their products at higher prices, while buyers will benefit ...