Sergey Tereshkin's Commentary for "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" In the article, Sergey Tereshkin analyzes why the ban on gasoline exports introduced in Russia in August 2024 did not lead to a decrease in fuel prices at gas stations. Despite the export restrictions, prices continued to rise due to several factors, including scheduled refinery maintenance, an increase in the key interest ...

On July 29, 2025, significant changes are being observed in the energy market. The Brent oil price has stabilized around $70, raising concerns among analysts. At the same time, the government has announced a ban on gasoline exports, which could affect domestic fuel prices. Gas reserves are also showing growth, indicating an increase in market supply. These events create a unique situation for participants in the energy and fuel markets, forcing them to reconsider strategies ...

... difference between AI-95 and AI-92 is 18,000 rubles. At the beginning of the year, the spread between the grades was just under 3,000 rubles per ton. The main hopes of curbing the growth of AI-95 exchange prices are placed on the resumption of the ban on gasoline exports in August. However, export bans are always a last resort, and they are short-term and do not resolve the industry's issues. The problem here is clear – the shortage of AI-95 production. The reasons why production is not growing as fast as ...

... a planned increase in oil production to avoid supply shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged signals stability in macroeconomic conditions and supports investor optimism. In Russia, an emergency ban on gasoline exports remains in effect, aimed at cooling domestic fuel prices during the peak summer demand period. Additionally, structural changes are becoming evident: Asian countries have transformed into the key market for Russian oil, displacing Europe. Below ...

... According to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, such a measure is not being considered for diesel fuel at this time. A diesel export ban would be a last resort, as Russia produces twice as much diesel as it consumes domestically, with half going for export. In comparison, nearly 90% of the gasoline produced in the country is sold domestically, with only about 10% exported. Diesel is the main export product among petroleum products. Therefore, a diesel export ban is only possible in an emergency and for a short period. Otherwise, the market ...