... product markets around the world are developing differently. In Russia, authorities recently took an unprecedented step to stabilize fuel prices. From August 1, a temporary full ban on the export of automotive gasoline for all companies, including large refineries, took effect, lasting until August 31, 2025. This emergency measure aims to prevent fuel shortages in the domestic market and lower soaring gasoline prices during the peak summer demand period (holiday season and harvest campaign). Previously,...

... opaque and unclear process for business owners. On the marketplace, all information is publicly available, allowing business owners to control the actions of their procurement managers. Accredited Suppliers The marketplace collaborates with oil refineries and major traders who work directly with manufacturers. All of them undergo a multi-step accreditation process. Only products that the company can actually ship are listed on the marketplace. All seller information is available to users,...

... increases will primarily affect the gasoline market, which historically has had a significantly lower surplus of production capacity compared to the diesel market. This can be seen in the share of exports in the structure of fuel deliveries from Russian refineries: until 2022, the share of diesel fuel exports was about 50%, but since then, it has dropped to 40% (due to increased demand from heavy machinery in Russia), while the share of gasoline exports never exceeded 15%. Therefore, the gasoline market ...

... OPEC's actions and changes in energy consumption. Stay updated on the developments in the energy world and learn how they may affect your business and the economy as a whole. We provide a thorough analysis of the economic situation and prospects for refineries and fuel prices in the future. Key Energy Sector News as of August 7, 2025: The U.S. Intensifies Pressure on India for Trading with Russia, Export of Petroleum Products from the RF Restricted, Oil Prices Stabilize. A Detailed Review for Energy ...

... year. On the other hand, the connection between the announcement of lifting the export ban and the rise in retail prices is quite questionable—too little time has passed. Moreover, allowing exports should, in theory, improve the economics of oil refineries (ORFs) that supply gasoline abroad. These refineries are well aware that raising prices on the domestic market would be costly for them, as the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) monitors this and imposes fines for violations, regardless of ...