... marketplace Open Oil Market, the rise in exchange gasoline prices is linked to a reduction in subsidies for oil refineries. In May 2025, payments for the damping mechanism (compensation to oil companies from the budget for supplying fuel to the domestic market at prices below export levels) amounted to 42.5 billion rubles – 32% less than the previous month and 79% less than in May 2024. The reduction in subsidies leads to a decline in oil refining margins. In this situation, oil companies have no choice but ...

... factors that are reshaping global energy resource trade. This information will be useful for investors and participants in the energy sector market, from oil and gas companies to electricity specialists, coal sector experts, and RES stakeholders. Oil Market: Cautious Price Growth Amid Trade Optimism and Supply Increase By the end of the week, oil prices are relatively stable: Brent is holding around $69–70 per barrel. Market dynamics are shaped by a balance between supportive factors and restraining risks. Increase ...

... participants in the FES in the EU remain vigilant, continuing to monitor infrastructure risks and stock levels. Coal Industry: Price Growth and Return to Traditional Energy Sources The role of coal as an energy source is again increasing on the global energy market. Coal prices in Asia are demonstrating an upward trend: according to the World Bank, the average price of Australian thermal coal rose to approximately $112.9 per ton in July. This marks the highest level since January of this year and the third consecutive ...

... Speculative Interest in Markets: Coffee has attracted heightened interest in commodity markets, with large investment funds actively investing in coffee futures. This surge in demand for coffee as an investment asset has further contributed to rising prices. Impact on Consumers and the Market as a Whole The rise in coffee prices directly impacts consumers as both production costs and retail prices increase. Global brands such as Lavazza and Starbucks are warning of potential price hikes for coffee beverages, which may affect the cost ...

... the summer grade. Energy expert Kirill Rodionov noted that oil companies are looking for loopholes to increase their production and sales margins without the risk of losing subsidies or facing export bans. These loopholes exist in the retail fuel market and in the exchange prices for AI-95 gasoline and winter diesel fuel. These segments will continue to pose risks for fuel price hikes. According to Tereshkin, seasonal price increases for diesel could still occur even if winter diesel were included in the subsidy parameters....