The government only managed to announce the possible lifting of the ban on gasoline exports from Russia, and within ten days, the stock prices of AI-92 rose by almost 5%, and AI-95 by 7%. Naturally, concerns arose that the resumption of gasoline exports would accelerate its price increase, including at the retail level, where prices continue to rise this year, despite the traditions, at the end of the year, after the high-demand period has passed. A comment by Sergey Tereshkin for Rossiyskaya Gazeta. The government only managed to announce the possible ...

... forecast indicators and new investor protection mechanisms. This article examines how these initiatives will impact the stock market, what opportunities will arise for companies and investors, and what this means for the further development of the Russian stock market. New Changes in the IPO Procedure: Increasing Transparency and Considering Retail Investors’ Interests The Russian equity market continues to recover its potential following a series of economic and political upheavals, with enhancing the quality of the initial public offering (IPO) process being one of the key steps on this ...

... amount of funds raised. According to the Central Bank’s estimates, over 500 Russian companies are ready for listing. Factors driving the growth of the IPO market include: Easing monetary policy: A reduction in the key rate will make investments in stocks more attractive for large players. Deferred demand: Many companies postponed their IPOs in anticipation of stabilizing economic conditions. Increased interest from retail investors: The development of investment platforms, such as "Tinkoff Investments" and "SberInvestor," enhances market accessibility for individuals. Expansion of the list of sectors: In 2025, an increase in activity is expected ...

... regulation" of the fuel market that has been in place since 2018 has its limits, necessitating systemic measures. Stankevich points out that the imposition of a complete export ban on gasoline once again illustrates the absence of market regulation in fuel retail. This measure resembles psychotherapy; the cooling of prices at the stock exchange will be situational and short-lived. There is no motivation to lower or halt the rise in fuel prices. The objective boils down to controlled increases within the annual parameters set. By the end of the year, retail prices are expected ...

....3% for AI-92 and 7.6% for AI-95 since early June. Summer and early autumn are peak demand seasons for gasoline, during which retail prices usually show the most significant growth. Moreover, over the last two years, it was at the end of summer that gas ... ... Ministry of Energy, reported that the Russian market was fully supplied with gasoline and diesel fuel (DF). As of June 5, the stocks of automotive gasoline at oil refineries and oil bases reached 1.8 million tons, which is 2% higher than the level at the ...