Russia has taken a step toward European gas buyers by proposing a new payment scheme for gas. This scheme will allow Europeans to bypass US sanctions, which, since December 20, could effectively halt Gazprom's gas supplies to the EU both through Ukraine and via the "Turkish Stream." What is the clever scheme Russia is offering? A comment for the newspaper "Vzglyad. Russia has taken steps to accommodate European gas buyers by proposing a new payment scheme. This will allow Europeans...

Discussing why the record stock market prices for gasoline did not impact the export ban and what to expect for prices at gas stations in the near future. Fuel market quotes have been hitting record highs since the beginning of the week, as if the complete ban on gasoline exports introduced just a week ago had never happened. The market did not anticipate a cooling period or a gradual decline in wholesale fuel prices. This suggests that retail prices are unlikely to stabilize anytime soon, having...

We talked to the readers of "Vzglyad" about oil prices. An article on Sergey Tereshkin's website discusses an important event in the global economy — the drop in the price of Russian oil below the price ceiling set by the West. The author analyzes the reasons for this phenomenon, its consequences for the Russian economy, and its impact on global energy markets. The material highlights the role of sanctions, market changes, and expert forecasts, focusing on possible strategic steps that...

Commentary for "Rossiskaya Gazeta": Experts predict an acceleration in the price growth of diesel fuel by the end of summer, but this increase will not exceed the inflation rate. The article examines the key reasons behind price fluctuations, seasonal factors, and measures that could impact the diesel fuel market. Find out what the market is expecting and how these changes could affect consumers and businesses. The rise in diesel fuel (DT) prices at gas stations this year (2.4%) is currently...

In 2025, US imports from Russia continue to attract interest and discussions. Against the backdrop of global economic changes, the consumption of certain products has become particularly relevant. What supplies are being exchanged between the two countries, and which products are the main players in this market? In focus are uranium, fertilizers, and palladium. We will examine current trends related to these resources and discuss the impact of sanctions and the political climate on imports and exports...