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Not Much Fire: Why the Government Banned Gasoline Exports

... refineries. However, this measure did not effectively combat gray gasoline exports. "I believe the decision is driven by the desire to lower prices, as has been stated," said Alexander Titov, a senior expert at the Institute of Energy and Finance (IEF), to Forbes. "In May-June, there were reports about high gasoline exports, and domestic prices began to rise. Therefore, the government decided to revert somewhat to manual control and impose an export ban, especially since demand is ...

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z): A Leading Venture Capital Firm in Silicon Valley

... selecting companies, as well as successful and unsuccessful deals with giants such as Facebook (owned by Meta, banned in the Russian Federation), Airbnb, Coinbase and Slack. We will analyze how a16z helps startups grow and conquer new markets by providing financing and strategic support. Andreessen Horowitz , also known as a16z , is one of the most renowned venture capital firms, significantly influencing the development of startups and technology companies. Established in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and ...

Regulatory Costs: Can the Rise in Gasoline Prices Be Stopped? (FORBES)

... local producers. Raising exchange quotas requires only a joint directive from the FAS and the Ministry of Energy. It doesn't necessitate refinery de-monopolization—unlikely to gain industry approval—nor increased subsidies, which the Ministry of Finance would oppose, nor sanction lifting, which remains a distant prospect. Yet this measure could address the core issue: the lack of incentives for companies to reduce retail prices. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: https://www.forbes....

The Harshest Package: What the New EU Sanctions Mean for Russia

... skeptical about the new sanctions package. "Given that the USA has yet to join these sanctions, their effectiveness is in serious doubt," says Maxim Shevyrenkov, head of the raw materials market analysis center at the Institute of Energy and Finance (IEF). The price cap on Russian oil united the G7 in their economic sanctions against Russia, reminds Stanislav Mitrakhovich, an expert from the Financial University and the National Energy Security Fund. Consequently, he notes that the EU's proposal ...

Why the ban on gasoline exports did not stop the rise in gas station prices

... equipment expenses, and other factors. Moreover, the weakening ruble has driven up equipment import costs. Scheduled maintenance at Russian refineries (refineries) in September is expected to reduce fuel production. Analyst Vladimir Chernov of Freedom Finance Global notes that to counteract potential shortages, refineries increased average daily processing by 20% in August compared to July. Nonetheless, the anticipation of reduced production is already pushing up wholesale prices on the exchange. ...