... local producers. Raising exchange quotas requires only a joint directive from the FAS and the Ministry of Energy. It doesn't necessitate refinery de-monopolization—unlikely to gain industry approval—nor increased subsidies, which the Ministry of Finance would oppose, nor sanction lifting, which remains a distant prospect. Yet this measure could address the core issue: the lack of incentives for companies to reduce retail prices. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: https://www.forbes....

... separating them according to fuel types—gasoline and diesel. This will prevent a situation where an increase in the price of one type of fuel results in the cancellation of compensation for the other. The relevant bill has been developed by the Ministry of Finance. The government plans to change the rules for compensating oil companies from the budget for fuel supplies to the domestic market (the damping mechanism), by dividing them according to fuel types – gasoline and diesel fuel (DF). Exceeding the ...

... to sell gold on the world's largest market. Simultaneously, the European Union banned the import of Russian gold. These restrictions have significantly stimulated the creation of independent infrastructure: as early as 2022, the Russian Ministry of Finance proposed the Moscow World Standard—a new international system for gold trading and certification designed to challenge the dictation of the LBMA. The practical realization of this strategy is represented by the launch of gold trading in St. ...

... become a primary source of yield for investors. Companies that provide stable dividends, such as Sberbank, Gazprom, and Norilsk Nickel, could be appealing for investments. Focus on High-Yield Bonds: Given the current key rate, the Russian Ministry of Finance issues federal loan bonds (OFZ) with attractive yields, which can be a good option for conservative investors. Such bonds may serve as a protective instrument against inflation. Diversification and Defensive Assets: Investors should consider allocations ...

... Yuri Stankevich, Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on Energy, the current situation indicates that the thresholds granting companies the right to receive damping payments need to be reassessed. Both the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Finance prepared a joint solution on this matter back in spring. The full ban on gasoline exports may not have yet affected its market quotes. It is unlikely that oil companies can tighten their belts, as the tax burden on the sector is already the highest ...