Gas prices in Moscow have reached a record high, marking a significant event for both drivers and market developers. The escalation of the geopolitical situation, rising oil prices, and instability in global markets are affecting the final retail prices....

... usually show the most significant growth. Moreover, over the last two years, it was at the end of summer that gas station prices caught up with the national average inflation level. At the beginning of June, Anton Rubtsov, the director of the Oil and Gas Complex Department of the Ministry of 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 last year. This suggests that there should be no ...

With the EU considering a shift from Russian LNG to American supplies, the question arises: is this transition technically feasible and economically sound? This article delves into the logistical, infrastructural, and financial challenges of replacing Russian gas, analyzing its impact on the European market and what it could mean for investors. Can the EU Replace Russian LNG with American? Realities, Benefits, and Risks for the European Market The recent statement from European Commission President Ursula ...

... U.S. allies, such as Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates, adds Bousso. The primary risk for oil markets remains the potential blockage or disruption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies, he further emphasizes. Why Prices are Declining The escalation in the Middle East has occurred, but it had been anticipated by traders, said Alexey Gromov, the Chief Energy Director at the Institute of Energy and Finance. He explained that the ...

... Federation. The increase in money supply may have been prompted by economic stimulus programs aimed at maintaining liquidity in conditions of economic instability. High energy resource prices. In 2024, Russia maintained export revenues due to stable oil and gas prices, leading to an increase in currency reserves and money supply. Growth in domestic lending. Banks became more active in lending to businesses and individuals, which increased the money volume in the economy. Inflation. Rising price levels in ...