... to the risk of storage overflow, restrictions were eased earlier, allowing refineries to export provided that at least 50% of production was sold on the domestic market. The embargo was implemented to ensure fuel availability on the domestic market and reduce wholesale prices, which were pushing up retail prices at gas stations. To stabilize the internal fuel market, the government also took other important steps, such as raising payments to oil producers under the damper mechanism (budget compensation for refineries to offset the difference between domestic and export prices of petroleum products) and increasing the trading volume requirements on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile ...

... after a decline in the first quarter of 2020, when the pandemic reached global proportions. Contributing factors included high oil prices and a reduction in risks associated with sanctions. The Moscow Exchange Index hit a record high of 3,949.07 as of August 18. It is anticipated to rise further by the end of the year, reaching 4,000. Gas production companies are expected to increase profits against a backdrop of constrained natural gas supply in global markets,...

... growth in stocks could support Henry Hub prices, while a faster than usual injection could alleviate price pressure. Overall, gas data have a pinpoint effect, primarily impacting the energy sector and the currencies of LNG exporters. Geopolitics: UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine On Thursday, the UN Security Council ... ... markets: escalating hostilities, new sanctions initiatives, or statements from UNSC members can influence commodity prices (oil, grains) and investor sentiment. Particular attention will be paid to discussions about the humanitarian situation and implications ...

... solid revenue and profit growth, it will confirm the recovery of the auto sector and the success of its electrification strategy. Weak results or cautious forecasts may heighten fears of market saturation and margin pressures. Eni S.p.A. – an Italian oil and gas giant releasing results for Q2 amid volatile energy prices. Investors will analyze Eni's oil and gas production volumes, as well as profitability metrics in exploration, production, and refining. In Q2 2025, Brent oil prices were stable within the ...

... increased 2.5 times in the first half of 2024, rising from RUB 403 billion in January–June 2023 to RUB 1.042 trillion in January–June 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Finance. Over the same period, the share of AIT in the structure of oil and gas budget revenues grew from 12% to 18%. Unlike the Mineral Extraction Tax (MET), AIT is calculated not based on the volume of extracted resources but on the revenue from their sale minus production and transportation costs. The introduction of AIT ...