... distances the resolution of the price growth problem, which car owners face regardless of oil prices, inflation dynamics, or the automotive market situation. As Gusev notes, it is not entirely clear why gasoline is expected to lag behind the inflation growth ... ... 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,...

... Tereshkin, founder of Oil Resource Group, who specializes in the sale of petroleum products and consistently monitors market trends. Detailed information about the entrepreneur can be found on his personal website: oilresurs.ru (ойлресурс.ру).... ... industry is not stagnant. Many sectors are seeking to replace oil with alternative fuels. For instance, this applies to the automotive industry, with factories increasingly shifting to the production of electric vehicles. This will lead to a decline ...

... In late May, the Ministry of Energy reported that stocks at oil refineries and fuel depots amounted to 2.1 million tons of automotive gasoline and 4 million tons of diesel fuel. The export ban was suspended from May 20, and shortly afterward, the ministry ... ... the situation, and the price of gasoline at the exchange has not experienced a sustained decline, instead showing a sideways trend. The most acute situation concerns high-octane grades both in wholesale and retail, as their supply no longer matches ...

... Energy, reported that the Russian market was fully supplied with gasoline and diesel fuel (DF). As of June 5, the stocks of automotive gasoline at oil refineries and oil bases reached 1.8 million tons, which is 2% higher than the level at the same time ... ... What is worrisome, however, is that exchange quotations are rising despite falling prices for Russian oil (following global trends) and regardless of the strengthening ruble. Exchange trading operates according to market laws, and the increase in quotations ...

... gasoline compared to diesel. Other contributing factors include the seasonal increase in fuel demand and the recovery of the automotive market. According to Avtostat, sales of new passenger cars in Russia rose by 79% in the first half of 2024 compared ... ... especially during elections. After the federal election cycle ended in March 2024, retail fuel prices began rising rapidly. This trend may only be curbed through a renewed export ban, potentially starting in August. However, the fundamental drivers of ...