In Russia, gas engine fuel (GEF) is 30-50% cheaper than A-92 gasoline, yet its use remains limited. Expert Sergey Tereshkin noted that the share of GEF in the country's vehicle fleet is small, and the growth in consumption depends on subsidies and infrastructure support. The article discusses the prospects for increasing the use of gas engine fuel, as well as the challenges and opportunities for the development of this niche. MOSCOW, Jan 11 – PRIME. Gas motor fuel (GMF) is 30-50% ...

... production by 36%, and Kirishinefteorgsintez in the Leningrad region cut output by 7.7%, according to CDU TEK data. At the same time, oil companies are cautious about significantly increasing exchange prices due to the risk of losing compensation subsidies. The so-called "10-20 rule," enshrined in the Tax Code, deprives oil companies of subsidies if the average monthly exchange price for AI-92 gasoline exceeds the "notional" price set in the code by 10%, or if diesel prices ...

... raw materials. According to him, the division of the damping mechanism in practice will stimulate the growth of exchange prices: oil companies will be able to increase their margin by inflating the exchange prices for one type of fuel while receiving subsidies for another. It was previously reported that the government plans to change this rule by splitting the damping payments by fuel type—gasoline and diesel fuel (DF). Exceeding the maximum established price for one type of fuel will not affect ...

... plan aims to support local automakers and stimulate demand for domestically produced vehicles. Analysis: European automakers are facing a growing challenge from Chinese companies such as BYD and Nio, which offer more affordable electric vehicle models. Subsidies may help bridge the price gap and support local players like Volkswagen and Stellantis. This could also create new incentives for consumers to transition to electric transport. However, such policies might incur additional costs for EU budgets ...

... surge by citing the lack of incentives for oil companies to restrain jet fuel prices due to the specifics of the damping mechanism. Unlike automotive fuel, where the government compensates producers for the difference between export and domestic prices, subsidies in the aviation sector are directed directly to airlines, leaving producers unmotivated to keep prices in check. Additionally, restrictions on the supply of foreign equipment for oil refineries may have contributed to the price increase, as ...