... profitability of AI-95 sales will be close to zero," Tereshkin believes. Additionally, he noted that seasonal factors no longer play a key role in shaping fuel prices. Traditionally, gasoline prices peaked in spring and early summer due to increased car travel. Diesel fuel prices, in contrast, tended to rise sharply during the harvest season. However, this year, the key market influence has been reduced gasoline production caused by damage to refinery infrastructure, according to the expert. "To stabilize the fuel market, it is necessary to increase ...

... the end of the high-demand season and the production capabilities of Russian refineries make reopening exports justifiable. If prices rise rapidly, the government retains the right to reimpose the ban. Current gasoline production volumes are being monitored, and ... ... with sufficient production volumes and stable fuel shipments from refineries, timely delivery and the provision of empty tanker cars remain issues. In his view, the refineries produce enough fuel, but RZD's irregular deliveries create logistical challenges....

... increase is the recovery of the Russian automotive market, which has returned to pre-crisis levels. In May 2022, sales of new cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia were 24.3 thousand units, whereas in May 2024, they amounted to 127.2 thousand units,... ... decreased by 480 thousand barrels per day (bpd) from February to May 2024, down to 2.13 million bpd. Another factor in the price rise is the increasing costs for Russian refineries. According to Rosstat, the balance of profits and losses for Russian oil product ...

We discuss whether the rise in gasoline prices will halt after the export ban is introduced. We analyze the possible consequences for the domestic market. Retail gasoline ... ... understand the boundaries of allowed actions. On the other hand, it distances the resolution of the price growth problem, which car owners face regardless of oil prices, inflation dynamics, or the automotive market situation. As Gusev notes, it is not entirely ...

... agrees Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil products marketplace Open Oil Market. "During the summer, gasoline prices tend to rise rapidly, and regulators have to take action," he told Forbes. "The export ban should cool off prices on the exchange and at retail. Most likely, in the short term, this measure will have the necessary effect; otherwise, ... ... gasoline-operated devices has significantly increased in recent years," he notes. "Farmers use gasoline not only for cars and motorblocks but also to fuel gasoline generators, pumping stations, and other machinery necessary for their activities....