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Gas Prices in Moscow Reach Record Highs: Reasons for Increase and Prospects for the Fuel Market

... of Subsidies (Dampener). In 2025, budget payments to oil companies under the so-called dampener mechanism – compensations for supplying fuel to the domestic market below export prices – have significantly decreased. According to the Ministry of Finance, subsidies fell by nearly 45% in the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2024 (approximately 545 billion rubles versus 986 billion rubles the previous year). Smaller subsidies mean that oil companies find it harder to maintain ...

The consequences of the drop in oil prices for Russia have become known.

... that new U.S. sanctions against Russian oil could lead to a collapse in the global hydrocarbon market. In the United States, he said, inflation could accelerate, and oil prices could soar to $200 per barrel. Previously, the Russian Ministry of Finance explained the sources of replenishment for the Russian budget. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: www.gazeta.ru/business/news/2024/12/12/24606812.shtml

Where is it Easiest to Create a "Unicorn" Company in 2025

In 2025, the business world will refresh its trends, and establishing a billion-dollar company will be a key issue for many entrepreneurs. Choosing the right country for launching a business can provide access to financing, talented workers, and markets. In this article, we explore three main platforms for starting a successful business - the USA, Asia, and Europe. Delving into factors affecting the creation of billion-dollar companies, we will examine investment ...

An expert assessed the impact of increased gas supplies to Europe on the growth of industry revenue

... station remains stable. "Federal budget revenues from MET and export duties on gas in the first eight months of 2024 increased by 9% compared to the same period in 2023, or by 98 billion rubles in absolute terms, according to the Ministry of Finance. A key factor was the increase in gas supplies to Europe, which ultimately led to an increase in gas production," he noted. Referring to data from the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), the expert clarified ...

An expert assessed the risks of a decline in oil prices.

... revenues will be partly offset by the depreciation of the ruble, which will lead to an increase in the cost of oil in ruble terms. Another favorable factor for the budget will be the very structure of oil and gas revenues. According to the Ministry of Finance, in the first 11 months of 2024, 83% of oil and gas revenues (before subsidies to refineries) came from just two taxes: the mineral extraction tax (MET) on oil and the additional income tax (AIT), which accounted for 68% and 15%, respectively,...