... market were 5% higher than last year, while diesel shipments were 8% higher. According to Reuters, in the first half of 2024, Russian refineries reduced oil refining by 4% compared to the same period last year, to 131.8 million tons. According to SPIMEX ... ... months when the export ban was suspended, gasoline prices rose by 10-30%. This increase in wholesale prices also accelerated retail prices. According to Rosstat data, the price of gasoline at gas stations increased for two consecutive weeks, exceeding ...

... the resulting reduction in gasoline production. Losses incurred by oil producers from refinery downtime, partly due to sanctions on the supply of oil refining equipment, also play a role: in the first half of the year, the profit and loss balance of Russian refineries fell by 21.3% year-on-year to 1.44 trillion rubles," the expert explained. This pushes oil producers to raise wholesale prices, which subsequently affects retail prices. "Therefore, measures to support oil producers should be complemented by initiatives to reduce costs in the production and distribution of petroleum products. This includes, in particular, lowering Russian Railways' rates, which are ...

... only been followed in the diesel market: by November 18, the accumulated inflation since the start of the year was 7.4%, while retail gasoline prices grew by 9%, and diesel fuel prices increased by 5.4%. This difference is due to the fact that gasoline ... ... 2023 (5.9 million tons out of 43.9 million), while in diesel shipments, it was 41% (35.7 million tons out of 87.9 million). Russian refineries, dating back to the Soviet era, were geared toward producing diesel for supplying heavy and freight vehicles ...

... Sergey Tereshkin examines the pivotal economic events slated for Thursday, December 5, 2024. The article delves into significant macroeconomic indicators, including Switzerland's unemployment rate, Germany's manufacturing orders, and the Eurozone's retail sales figures. A focal point is the OPEC+ meeting and its potential ramifications on global oil prices and the Russian economy. Additionally, the piece evaluates the U.S. trade balance, initial jobless claims, Canada's Ivey PMI, and the EIA's natural gas storage data. Insights are provided on speeches from central bank representatives and their prospective impacts ...

... for investors. Which investment strategies might prove advantageous in this scenario for institutional and retail investors? Consumer Sector Stocks and Banks Rising consumer spending directly benefits companies oriented toward the domestic market. The Russian stock market could see increased interest in the shares of retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, and other businesses catering to household demand. Today’s consumer-focused firms can expect higher revenue and improved financial metrics in an environment of rising wages, which makes their stocks more attractive....