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Fuel and Energy News, Friday, July 25, 2025: Brent below $70, record gas supplies, gasoline export ban starting August
... lower wholesale prices.
It is expected that the combination of these measures will stabilize prices at gas stations and prevent fuel shortages during peak demand periods. The market is closely watching the official announcement regarding the export ban—investors are assessing the potential impact of restrictions on the revenues of
oil companies
, while agrarians and transporters are hoping for a prompt reduction in gasoline and diesel prices domestically. The government, in turn, signals that it will not allow a fuel crisis: additional tools, such as subsidizing fuel transportation to remote regions or temporarily reducing excise taxes, may be activated if necessary.
Coal Industry: Record Production and Controlled ...
Energy Sector News, Monday, August 4, 2025: Brent around $70 amid increased OPEC+ production, EU gas reserves exceed 70%, gasoline export ban in effect
... in the second half of July, wholesale prices stopped rising. By the end of trading on July 25, AI-92 gasoline decreased by approximately 1.5% (to ~65,300 rubles/ton), while AI-95 decreased by 1.1% (to ~75,400 rubles/ton) in anticipation of the export ban's implementation. Although price levels remain close to records, signals of government intervention have allowed for a trend reversal and have indicated stabilization. Diesel fuel, experiencing less scarcity, has almost ceased to increase in price.
Experts note that the further dynamics of prices will depend on the duration of ...
Energy Sector News, Monday, July 28, 2025: Brent around $70, EU gas reserves near 70%, gasoline export ban
... to the announced interventions: in the second half of July, wholesale prices stopped rising. As of July 25, AI-92 gasoline decreased by about 1.5% (to ~65,300 rubles/ton), while AI-95 fell by 1.1% (to ~75,400 rubles/ton) in anticipation of the export ban. Although prices are still near record levels, signals of government intervention have shown a trend toward stabilization. Diesel fuel, which has experienced a lesser shortage, has practically not seen price increases.
Experts note that further price dynamics will depend on the duration of export restrictions ...
The lifting of the ban on gasoline exports will not lead to an increase in gas station prices.
... of the export ban surfaced, and demand could rise sharply. Naturally, everyone rushed to stock up, creating increased demand. As a result, stock market prices began to rise.
Gusev also believes that last week's price increase will not affect the government's decision to lift the export ban. Gasoline exports from Russia account for no more than 15% of total production, the peak demand season in the country is over, and large oil companies have requested the opening of exports, the expert notes.
Regarding the latter, Tereshkin adds ...
Oil Flood of Russian Railways: Tank Cargo Owners Gain Government Support in the Battle for Priority Access to Railroads
... Owners of Liquid Cargoes Receive Government Support in the Fight for Priority Access to Railways" discusses the Russian government's decision to postpone the implementation of the Non-Discriminatory Access Rules (NDA) until December 31, 2024. Initially,... ... This decision allows petroleum products to retain priority in railway transportation, which is particularly important given the ban on gasoline exports introduced in August 2024 and extended through September and October. Experts note that this measure supports ...