We discuss why gasoline prices have surpassed inflation levels and the potential for further increases at gas stations. The current situation closely mirrors that of the previous year, when, starting from the middle of summer, gasoline prices at gas stations began to rise sharply, ultimately surpassing inflation with an increase of 11.13%, compared to the average price growth in the country of 9.52%. Naturally, there is widespread concern about whether this upward trend will continue and to what extent prices may increase. With two months left in the season of high demand (the vacation period), there is ample time for gasoline prices to diverge further from inflation. This is particularly pertinent considering ...

...,810 (+5, +0.10%) S&P 500 Futures: 5,911.75 (+15.25, +0.26%) Commodities: Brent Oil: $71.39 per barrel (+$0.35, +0.49%) Natural Gas: $2.929 per MMBtu (+$0.106, +3.75%) Gold: $2,596.00 per ounce (+$25.90, +1.01%) Silver: $30.745 per ounce (+$0.313, +1.03%) ... ... Strength: The U.S. Dollar Index remains high, indicating strong investor confidence in the U.S. economy. Asian Markets: Positive trends in Asian markets, including the Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng indices, suggest optimism in the region. Commodities: Rising gold and silver prices signal increased demand for safe-haven assets. Brent oil also shows an upward trend, likely driven by global supply concerns....

... Central Bank's key rate increase, oil companies’ costs have risen at every stage: extraction, processing, and marketing. This trend applies to other sectors of the economy as well. Gusev believes the best way to reduce prices, including in the fuel market, is to lower the rate to the level of 3-5 percent per annum. However, one might also consider the fiscal burden on the industry. Frolov emphasizes that the increase in gas station prices is not solely due to wholesale price hikes but also a result of a significant increase in fuel excises at the ...

... agricultural season. Firstly, world oil prices have decreased by more than 5% over the last month, with no signs of reversing this trend. Secondly, the main parameters for taxation of oil refining and oil product supply remain unchanged. However, wholesale diesel demand typically begins to rise in the second half of August, eventually translating into retail prices. According to Rosstat, last year by July 31, diesel fuel at gas stations had risen by 0.6% since the start of the year, lagging behind gasoline by a factor of eight. By October 2, diesel ...

... lead to movement in oil quotes in over-the-counter trading. Russian investors focusing on the ruble and stocks in the oil and gas sector should check the API results and the oil price reactions on the morning of July 23 to gauge whether a gap in oil stocks is to be expected. 3. The upcoming statistics for ... ... those areas. The primary task for investors is to assess the influx of news soberly, distinguish one-off effects from long-term trends, and prepare for the opening of new markets. Conclusion July 22, 2025, is a vivid example of how macroeconomics and corporate ...