Over the past three weeks, exchange prices for gasoline in Russia have fallen by almost 10%, despite the removal of the ban on its export starting December 1. The wholesale price of diesel fuel (DF) has decreased by 7% during the same period. However, the situation at gas stations is the opposite. The rise in prices for all types of gasoline and diesel fuel has not only continued but even accelerated. A comment by Sergey Tereshkin ...

... prices briefly exceeded 75,000 rubles per ton. Energy expert Kirill Rodionov notes that oil companies are looking for loopholes to increase production and sales margins without the threat of losing subsidies or export bans. This concerns exchange prices for AI-95 gasoline and winter diesel fuel. These segments will continue to face risks of accelerated fuel price increases. From Gusev's perspective, the damping mechanism is fulfilling its role of normalizing the overall situation in the fuel market. However, some parameters of ...

... Initial Effects of Price Stabilization Measures In the internal fuel market of Russia, after a sharp price spike in early August, signs of stabilization are beginning to emerge due to government intervention. In the first half of the month, exchange prices for automotive gasoline and diesel reached historic highs, surpassing even the peaks of 2023. Amid heightened summer demand (the vacation travel period and active harvesting campaigns), limited fuel supply led to local shortages and speculative price increases. The government swiftly ...

... supply exceeds demand, and prices are gradually falling without signs of shortage. In Europe, the situation with motor fuel prices is relatively stable. After the upheavals of 2022-2023, during which sanctions and logistics restructuring led to sharp price fluctuations, gasoline and diesel markets have stabilized in 2025. Wholesale prices for gasoline are now close to early-year levels and significantly lower than last year's peaks. Contributing factors include relatively cheap oil (~$70 versus >$100 a year ago) and a successful ...

... consumers: supply exceeds demand, prices are gradually falling without shortages. In Europe, the situation with motor fuel prices is relatively stable. After the turmoil of 2022–2023, during which sanctions and logistical restructuring led to sharp price fluctuations, the gasoline and diesel markets in 2025 have achieved equilibrium. Wholesale gasoline prices are currently close to early-year levels and significantly below last year's peaks. Contributing factors include relatively cheap oil (around $70 compared to >$100 a year ago) ...