... result, the rising cost of fuel for gas-fired power plants leads to higher electricity prices, the expert clarified. According to Tereshkin, gas prices will continue to rise on the exchange during the winter. Meanwhile, Dmitry Skryabin, a portfolio manager at Alpha Capital Management, added that weather is a significant factor in gas prices. "Prices here are cyclical: they rise in the autumn and winter, then decrease by the end of March and into early summer, and after that, they rise again ...

... infrastructure for the crypto reserve is built on confiscated BTC without market purchases and sales. Mechanics of the "No Purchase Reserve" Asset Source: confiscated BTC are transferred to state custody following law enforcement actions. Custody and Management: a multi-tiered storage scheme, chain tracking audit, and reporting are likely. Market Impact: the absence of government purchases reduces the risk of ramped-up demand, but the moratorium on sales decreases supply pressure. Implications for ...

... electronic wallet provided by the Central Bank. Why is the digital ruble needed? The introduction of the digital ruble aims to achieve several objectives: Cost reduction: The digital ruble allows for a decrease in the costs associated with issuing and managing cash, as well as facilitating non-cash payments. It is a more economical way to circulate money. Combating the illegal economy: By controlling the digital ruble, the government gains more opportunities to track transactions, helping to combat ...

... filled (up from ~59% a month earlier), corresponding to more than 70 billion cubic meters of reserves. The active injection in June reached record levels (around 12-13 billion m 3 per month), and although July's pace has slowed somewhat, the EU has managed to close the gap from last year's storage filling schedule. The target of reaching at least 90% storage capacity by the start of the heating season appears achievable for now. Gas prices remain elevated. The benchmark European index TTF fluctuates ...

... Russian gas company, and is also a natural monopoly. Gazprom controls the production, transportation, and export of gas from Russia, and its infrastructure includes thousands of kilometers of pipelines. Transporting gas over such long distances and managing a complex network requires significant investment, making competition in this area virtually impossible. The state regulates Gazprom's activities, including setting prices on the domestic market, which allows it to maintain affordable gas tariffs ...