... potentially risky move by industry experts. Ekaterina Kosareva, managing partner at VMT Consulting, reminded that Russia currently exports about 4 million barrels per day, with China and India nearly dividing these volumes evenly. "I wouldn't rule out ... ... react sooner or later. Even if we don't see it at the diplomatic level, European consumers will feel the impact. Fuel prices at gas stations are likely to react to these restrictions, as India is one of the largest fuel suppliers to Europe," Kosareva ...

... until a later date. Decrease in export revenues Sanctions and restrictions on world markets have affected the volume of Russian exports, which has reduced the inflow of foreign exchange earnings. For many Russian companies, especially in the oil and gas sector, this has become a significant challenge. The fall in export revenues reduces the resource base for investment, which also limits the potential for economic growth. Implications for business and investment 1. Difficulty accessing finance High interest rates limit the availability of borrowed funds for businesses....

... that oil companies are looking for loopholes to increase production and sales margins without the threat of losing subsidies or export bans. This concerns exchange prices for AI-95 gasoline and winter diesel fuel. These segments will continue to face risks ... ... a ton, so the wholesale price per liter of this grade is 55.32 rubles. However, the gasoline still needs to be delivered to gas stations, which also pay taxes, employee salaries, and spend money on maintaining operations. The damping mechanism has ...

... play a significant role. The current parameters of the damping mechanism—officially intended to compensate for reduced fuel exports—only account for exchange prices of AI-92 gasoline. The mechanism does not include AI-95 and AI-98, which gives oil ... ... than for AI-92. As a result, the primary sales channel for AI-98 consists of direct shipments from refineries to oil depots and gas stations, bypassing the exchange. This leads to lower competition in the AI-98 distribution chain compared to AI-92, contributing ...

... investors, it’s crucial whether stocks will be sufficient for the fall/winter period. The report also affects gas prices: slower 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 will hold a meeting in New York dedicated to the conflict in Ukraine. Geopolitical tensions remain a risk factor for markets: escalating hostilities, new ...