... in the supply of refined products and plan their purchases accordingly. Impact of Inventory Growth on Oil Prices and Investor Strategies Price Stability Amid Increased Supply For oil buyers, the rise in inventories and increased supply may stabilize market prices. The reduced risk of price increases allows companies consuming oil and petroleum products to budget more accurately and manage costs. Investors should also consider that high inventories could limit oil price growth, potentially reducing the returns ...

... ton. This remains a very high level. In comparison, AI-92 prices have dropped by 3,000 rubles to 54,720 rubles per ton. According to the St. Petersburg International Commodity Exchange (SPIMEX), similar trends are observed in the over-the-counter market, where prices in direct wholesale transactions follow exchange dynamics, albeit with a delay. Retail prices are also rising, albeit nearly in line with inflation. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) strictly monitors retail price increases, making it unlikely ...

... is challenging (some countries, such as Hungary, still heavily rely on gas from Gazprom under long-term contracts), building substantial reserves and diversifying sources has notably strengthened Europe’s position as winter approaches. Russian Fuel Market: Export Ban and Price Stabilization The internal market for petroleum products in Russia has faced tension this summer due to a sharp increase in gasoline and diesel fuel prices. In July, exchange prices for automotive gasoline on the St. Petersburg International Commodity ...

... Dmitry Gusev, deputy chairman of the supervisory board of the "Reliable Partner" association, the government's intention to separate damping payments by fuel type is absolutely correct and will contribute to better regulation of the domestic market. If gasoline prices rise sharply, it would be inappropriate to withhold damping for DF, and vice versa. This could worsen the market situation. However, the proposed adjustments to the damping mechanism may not solve all the problems in the fuel market. The damping ...

... prices from responding to the peak. This year, there hasn’t been a sharp spike in wholesale prices. Instead, prices have been gradually rising compared to 2023 levels, excluding the fall crisis period. According to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of OPEN OIL MARKET, the price increase results from five factors: reduced fuel production, recovery of the automotive market, seasonal demand growth, rising refinery costs, and increased exports following the lifting of restrictions in May. Future Expectations If gas station ...