... gasoline have been hitting record highs daily since the beginning of the week. The price for AI-95 reached 66,034 rubles per ton, the highest peak since September of last year, while AI-92 hit 63,199 rubles per ton, the maximum since the onset of the fuel crisis in August 2023. At the gas stations, however, all remains calm; prices are rising moderately but lag significantly behind inflation. According to Rosstat, by June 9, gasoline had increased in price by an average of 2.7% since the beginning of the ...

... production, and the share of AI-95 sales on the exchange does not correspond to consumption. As a result, the exchange prices for AI-95 are rising at a faster pace (74,997 rubles per ton) and are now almost reaching the maximum level of last year's autumn crisis (76,797 rubles per ton). This is stated in a letter fr om the Russian Fuel Union (RTS) to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak (a copy of the letter is available to "RG"). The letter from RTS says that despite the growth in the production ...

... products are delivered by rail. Such interchangeability of refineries is only possible with the efficient operation of Russian Railways (RZD) in transporting oil products. Stabilizing the fuel market and preventing a repeat of last year’s fuel crisis are now among the government’s priorities. Maintaining transportation priority reflects this. They might even push coal aside if necessary. However, coal shipments are primarily for export, while the priority is to meet domestic market needs....

... yields depend on current interest rates. In unstable market conditions, it is advisable to consider the following types of bonds: Government bonds. Government bonds, especially from high credit-rating countries, are considered the safest assets. During a crisis, their demand typically increases, leading to lower yields. Corporate bonds. While they offer higher yields compared to government bonds, they also come with higher risks. When selecting corporate bonds, it's important to consider the issuer's ...

... price ceiling for AI-92 gasoline is 64,515 rubles per ton, and for diesel, 66,000 rubles per ton. As of July 17, 2024, the exchange price for AI-92 gasoline was 57,096 rubles per ton, while diesel stood at 60,441 rubles per ton. Last year's fuel crisis demonstrated that oil companies could push exchange prices above 70,000 rubles per ton. However, to avoid losing subsidies, they compensate for rising costs in retail, where informal restrictions dictate that prices should not grow faster than ...