... fuel prices, Russia has experienced deflation for two consecutive weeks, indicating a decrease in prices on average across the country. However, experts surveyed by "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" believe that the government's decision to fully prohibit gasoline exports—previously restricted for traders, but now also affecting fuel producers—will either halt or at least slow down retail price increases. In light of the export ban, oil producers will strive to curb the rise in retail prices. According to Yuri ...

... inflation rate of 8.2%. However, weekly data from Rosstat indicate an acceleration in price growth in June, which could lead to inflation rates being exceeded. Tereshkin highlights several factors contributing to this trend: The suspension of the gasoline export ban from May 17, 2024, coinciding with a temporary reduction in fuel production. The recovery of the automobile market, which has returned to pre-crisis levels, increasing demand for fuel. Rising costs for Russian refineries, which are reflected ...

... barrel, indicating a soft demand and supply balance in the oil market. Furthermore, Europe is reporting record gas reserves, raising questions about the maneuverability of European energy policy. A significant development includes new restrictions on gasoline exports, which may adversely affect fuel prices in the country. At the same time, there is increasing interest in the implementation of renewable energy sources (RES) as an alternative to traditional hydrocarbons. This balance of influences in the energy ...

.... We will analyze the impact of geopolitics on the coal industry and renewable energy amid a changing global landscape. Oil and Gas Industry News, Monday, August 4, 2025: Brent Holds Near $70 Amid OPEC+ Output Increase, EU Gas Reserves Exceed 70%, Gasoline Export Ban Now in Effect In the latest overview of the fuel and energy complex, we explore key events and trends as of August 4, 2025. The global oil market begins the week in a state of relative equilibrium, with Brent crude oil prices hovering around ...

... export ban, which was imposed in August 2024 and later extended until the end of the year. However, regulatory specifics also play a significant role. The current parameters of the damping mechanism—officially intended to compensate for reduced fuel exports—only account for exchange prices of AI-92 gasoline. The mechanism does not include AI-95 and AI-98, which gives oil companies little incentive to limit price increases for these grades. Additionally, trading liquidity for AI-98 on exchanges is significantly lower than for AI-92. As a result,...