... Taxes and fees can constitute 60–70% of fuel prices. Non-fuel sales have become a survival strategy for independent gas stations that lack the resources of vertically integrated oil companies. Development of these services requires significant investments in facilities, staff, licenses, and permits. High-traffic stations—only about 10% of the total—are better positioned to offset these costs. Strategies for Profitability Growth To improve profitability, gas stations focus on expanding their range of non-fuel goods and services. Current trends include installing EV charging stations, pickup points for marketplace orders, and pharmacy outlets....

... billion barrels, equivalent to 3% of the world's confirmed reserves. This positions the island as a potential energy giant that could strengthen U.S. energy independence. Geopolitical Motives: Containment of China and Russia Since 2017, China has actively invested in Greenland, developing infrastructure projects and mining industries. China's aim to strengthen its presence in the Arctic raises concerns in the United States. For Washington, purchasing the island would be a strategic move to contain the ...

... year-on-year, thanks to active business scaling and the development of a product and service approach. AstraGroup Adjusted EBITDA: RUB 2.4 billion, up 97% year-on-year. KomNovosti Adjusted net profit: RUB 2.4 billion, up 68% year-on-year. KomNovosti Investments in development: RUB 2 billion, up more than two and a half times compared to the first 9 months of 2023. ComNews The revenue growth is due to a more than fourfold increase in sales of ecosystem products (excluding Astra Linux OS) and a more ...

... face of inflation and the risk of ruble devaluation? In this article, we examine the key reasons — from the desire to protect savings to government support. Find out how high rates affect the housing market and why real estate remains an attractive investment for many. Why Russians Continue to Take Out Mortgages Despite High Interest Rates? Concerns About Devaluation and Increased Housing Demand The increase in mortgage interest rates in Russia by the end of 2024 has raised concerns that the housing ...

... Russian market. Politics. Both the economic and political climate influence security prices. This impacts not only the chosen strategies but also government support for companies through various benefits and loans, the central bank's interest rates, state ... ... experienced investors closely monitor expert data in their respective fields. When conditions are favorable, they are likely to invest in that particular asset. Increased demand inevitably drives up share prices. Seasonality. Most companies earn their highest ...