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Not Much Fire: Why the Government Banned Gasoline Exports

... decision was made to maintain a stable situation in the domestic fuel market during the period of high seasonal demand and agricultural fieldwork," states a government decree . Prices Increased by 36% The price of AI-92 gasoline on the St. Petersburg exchange on July 28 amounted to 65,589 rubles per ton, having declined slightly from a peak of 66,601 rubles per ton recorded on July 23. Since the beginning of the month, the price has risen by 2.4%, and by 24% since the beginning of the year. The ...

Energy Sector News – Thursday, July 31, 2025: Brent Exceeds $72; US Fed Keeps Rate Unchanged

... wholesale gasoline prices reached new highs by the end of July, prompting the government to use administrative measures. Consequently, Russian refineries are directing nearly all gasoline volumes to the domestic market. An increase in supply on the exchange is expected to cool prices, which had reached record levels in June and July. Following the announcement of the export ban, the exchange price of AI-92 gasoline dropped by more than 1.5%, reflecting a decline in hype. Summer brings an acceleration ...

Energy Sector News - Friday, August 1, 2025: Brent Holds Above $72; European Gas Storages Record High Filled

... wholesale gasoline prices had hit historical highs, forcing the government to resort to administrative measures. Russian refineries are now directing virtually all gasoline volume to the domestic market. It is expected that the increase in supply on the exchange will cool prices, which reached record levels in June and July. Following news regarding the imminent embargo in late July, exchange prices indeed stopped rising: by July 25, the price of Ai-92 gasoline declined by about 1.5%, and Ai-95 by 1....

What is Investing and How to Start Investing: A Complete Guide for Beginners

... types of investments There are several main categories of investments, each of which has its own characteristics and risks. Let's consider the most popular ones: Stocks Investing in shares involves buying shares of companies that are traded on stock exchanges. Shares can generate income through dividends or growth in value. For example, Russian companies Sberbank, Gazprom, and Lukoil often attract the attention of investors. Bonds Bonds are debt securities issued by companies or the government to ...

Economic News August 2, 2025 — US Labor Market, Trade Truce, Amazon and Samsung Reports

... softened rhetoric, combined with signs of cooling in the economy, led to a slight decrease in bond yields in Europe. The euro strengthened against the dollar over the past few days, taking advantage of weaker US data and the Fed's pause: the EUR/USD exchange rate has climbed to above $1.19. On national markets in Europe, dynamics were mixed. The German DAX index gained slightly during the week, supported by a weaker euro (which enhances the export potential of German companies) and lessened concerns ...