... metals during a crisis to meet margin call requirements, which leads to a decline in gold prices. Nevertheless, the value of precious metals tends to recover after market panic subsides. Commodity Markets Certain types of commodities (such as crude oil and copper) are closely related to the state of the economy. Meanwhile, a recession reduces demand for many goods, causing commodity prices to drop. The mechanism is quite simple and is explained by the laws of supply and demand—if demand declines ...

... profitability. According to the latest data from Rosstat, the net profits of Russian oil refineries fell by 61.5% in the first five months of 2025, amounting to RUB 521.5 billion. Such a drastic decline is largely attributed to a reduction in subsidies for oil producers. While the payments under the "damping" mechanism (compensations from the budget for fuel supplies to the domestic market at prices below export levels) totaled RUB 985.9 billion in the first half of 2024, the equivalent figure fell to RUB 544.7 billion in 2025, marking a 45% reduction. Under these circumstances, companies are likely to maintain ...

... September 10, they were almost 15% higher than AI-92. "In the fall and early winter, the price difference may reach 30%: oil companies need to compensate for the increased costs associated with forced refinery repairs while maintaining the right to ... ... gasoline more accessible for independent gas stations. "However, these measures will only work if sanctions on equipment supplies to refineries are lifted. Otherwise, the risks of price increases and fuel shortages will remain chronic," he argues....

... "Rossiyskaya Gazeta." "Why Are Retail Gasoline Prices Rising?" In this piece, I analyze the reasons behind the increase in gasoline prices at gas stations. The article explains how factors such as supply and demand, taxes, global oil prices, and government regulation influence price dynamics. Learn about the current trends in the fuel market and why prices continue to climb—read my in-depth analysis on the website. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on July 8 instructed ...

... Anti-Monopoly Service supports the diesel export ban. Vedomosti sent inquiries to the above-mentioned ministries and the office of Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who oversees the energy sector. According to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, the diesel export ban discussion is primarily due to the fact that the price increase for this type of fuel has exceeded overall inflation. According to Rosstat data, the annual price increase for diesel by May 2024 was 11.6%, while the overall ...