... potential reduction of Russian pipeline exports to the EU by 2–3 billion cubic meters directed to countries outside Slovakia and Hungary,” he noted. In 2025, according to the adjusted plan, Russia is expected to receive only 8.3 trillion rubles in oil and gas revenues, compared to 11.1 trillion rubles in 2024. However, this will be due not to a decrease in supplies to the EU, which are already at minimal levels, but rather a decline in hydrocarbon prices this year compared to 2024, summarized Natalia Milchakova....

... significant volumes of LNG are arriving in China from Qatar, Australia, and the spot market, effectively bypassing American gas. Simultaneously, Washington is intensifying pressure on Russia. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil to limit Moscow's revenues and accelerate the cessation of the conflict in Ukraine. These statements create uncertainty regarding the future of substantial ...

... fuel prices. In July, the volume of damping payments rose to a record ~60 billion rubles, helping curb the price increase of gasoline for end consumers. However, such expenditures are burdening the federal budget. According to the Ministry of Finance, oil and gas revenues to the Russian treasury in July amounted to about 787 billion rubles—below the planned level and the third consecutive month lower than expectations. The government is discussing the possibility of temporarily adjusting or suspending the damping ...

... enhance competition and lower wholesale prices. It is expected that the combination of these measures will stabilize prices at gas stations and prevent fuel shortages during peak demand periods. The market is closely watching the official announcement regarding the export ban—investors are assessing the potential impact of restrictions on the revenues of oil companies , while agrarians and transporters are hoping for a prompt reduction in gasoline and diesel prices domestically....

... in the gas sector: substantial volumes of LNG are arriving in China from Qatar and Australia, effectively bypassing American gas. Concurrently, Washington is intensifying pressure on Russia and its partners in energy trade. U.S. President Donald Trump this week threatened to impose high (up to 100%) tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, aiming to limit Moscow's revenues and hasten the conclusion of the conflict in Ukraine. In particular, India , the largest maritime purchaser of Russian ...