.... After news of the upcoming embargo emerged in late July, exchange prices indeed stopped rising: by July 25, the price of AI-92 gasoline decreased by about 1.5%, while AI-95 dropped by 1.1%, anticipating the introduction of the ban. However, retail fuel prices continued to creep upward: according to Rosstat, during the last week of July, gasoline at gas stations rose by another 0.3% (with a year-to-date increase of ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). As of July 31, exchange prices for automotive gasoline remained near peak levels. The government has already signaled that it does not rule ...

... coordinated actions by OPEC+ to raise output and stable demand. European gas storage facilities are being filled at record rates, now exceeding 70% of total capacity, which mitigates the risks of fuel shortages ahead of the forthcoming winter. In the domestic fuel market of Russia, authorities have implemented emergency measures to stabilize petroleum product prices, with a full ban on gasoline exports introduced in August to alleviate shortages at filling stations and control price increases. Additionally, we will examine the situation in the coal industry, the rapid growth of renewable energy sources (RES), recent trends in the electricity sector, and geopolitical factors reshaping global energy trade....

... the price difference between grades on the exchange currently reaches around 30%, and on July 24, AI-95 reached a record high for the year, hitting 75,296 rubles per ton, close to the historical record of 76,876 rubles per ton set last fall during the fuel crisis. Amid high wholesale prices for AI-95, the profitability of selling this grade at gas stations turned negative. What the Extension of the Embargo Means for the Market The return of the gasoline export ban in August did not lead to a significant cooling of wholesale prices, as "it is one of the peak months in terms of demand ...

... monitor the situation closely, ready to implement additional measures if necessary – from consumption restrictions to emergency fuel purchases. For now, the balance in the EU gas market appears relatively stable, and prices remain moderate, creating favorable conditions for the region's industry and energy sector on the eve of the heating season.... ... electricity generated in Europe from renewable sources (solar and wind power plants) exceeded that generated by coal and gas power stations for the first time. This landmark achievement in the energy transition confirms the effectiveness of multibillion-dollar ...

... July. Following news regarding the imminent embargo in late July, exchange prices indeed stopped rising: by July 25, the price of Ai-92 gasoline declined by about 1.5%, and Ai-95 by 1.1%, anticipating the introduction of the ban. Nevertheless, retail fuel prices continued to creep upward: according to Rosstat, during the last week of July, gasoline at filling stations rose by another 0.3% (for the year, the increase is ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). As of July 31, exchange prices for automotive gasoline remained near peak values. The government signaled that it does not rule out extending ...