... only enhance competition in the retail fuel market by increasing exchange sales quotas. Currently, gasoline quotas stand at 15% of production, and diesel quotas at 16%. Both should be raised to at least 33%—the minimum threshold at which exchange prices would remain below the subsidy threshold due to increased competition rather than subsidy loss risks. Higher quotas would improve fuel availability for independent gas stations outside VIOCs, boosting retail competition. Large companies’ gas stations would find it harder to overprice fuel without risking market share. Additionally, this measure would facilitate fuel procurement for traders, helping dismantle regional ...

... the average retail price of AI-92 gasoline in Moscow reached approximately 59 rubles per liter by early August, while AI-95 was around 65 rubles per liter, significantly higher than the beginning of the year. Despite the imposition of the export ban, fuel prices at gas stations are gradually increasing, although the rate of price growth has slowed compared to June peaks. To stabilize the situation, the government is implementing budgetary support mechanisms. In particular, oil refining plants (NPPs) are receiving compensation ...

... the Moscow Fuel Association, the average retail price of AI-92 gasoline in Moscow had reached approximately 59 rubles/liter by early August, while AI-95 was around 65 rubles/liter, significantly higher than early-year levels. Despite the export ban, fuel prices at gas stations still continue to rise slowly, although the pace of increase has noticeably slowed compared to the frenzied spike in June. To maintain price stability, the government is deploying significant budget resources. Oil refineries are receiving compensation ...

... is preferable. For example, these include road construction companies, builders, agricultural enterprises, mines, coal quarries, boiler rooms, independent gas stations, oil fields, airports, and aeroclubs. Additionally, some customers require special fuels or other petroleum products that are not available at gas stations — only through oil traders. It’s necessary to call several such companies, compare prices, and try to negotiate a discount. Sometimes, a whole chain of intermediaries forms, each of whom takes their margin. — Does your platform offer an alternative? — Exactly. This is a classic marketplace. You log into the mobile app on your ...

... June-July. In fact, after news of the impending embargo emerged in late July, exchange quotes stopped rising: by July 25, the price of AI-92 gasoline dropped by approximately 1.5%, and AI-95 by 1.1%, anticipating the introduction of the ban. However, retail fuel prices continued to rise: according to Rosstat, in the last week of July, gasoline at filling stations increased by another 0.3% (since the beginning of the year, the increase is ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). By July 31, wholesale gasoline prices remained near peak values. The government has already signaled that it does not ...