... energy sector is experiencing intriguing developments. The price of Brent oil remains stable, contributing to market calm. However, record gas supplies in Europe raise questions about future demand. Additionally, Russia is implementing restrictions on gasoline exports, casting doubt on the global availability of this vital resource. How are these events affecting the fuel market and the energy sector as a whole? In our latest material, we analyze current trends, price changes, and potential consequences for ...

On July 27, 2025, the energy sector faces a myriad of challenges and opportunities. Recent days have seen a notable change in oil prices, which have risen amidst instability in the global economy. Gasoline exports are also showing positive momentum, benefiting refineries. Special attention is drawn to gas reserves, which remain at a high level, but the threat of reduced electricity consumption raises concerns about the future. This article will explore ...

... gas stations in Russia). Therefore, retail prices are not decreasing along with wholesale prices. Inflation, rising costs in production, transportation, and fuel sales contribute to the price increase, the expert explains. Additionally, the rise in gasoline prices is attributed to the fact that the export ban was lifted for only two months, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET platform. Oil companies understand that after January 31, 2025, the foreign market will again be closed, so they have no incentive to behave well. Therefore,...

... gasoline grades. Tereshkin believes that accelerated price growth at gas stations will continue for AI-98 and higher grades of gasoline. A serious threat to the fuel market, however, is the current drop in oil prices, which could prompt the Ministry of ... ... mechanism (compensating part of oil companies’ costs from the budget for supplying fuel to the domestic market at prices below export levels). The expert recalls that a previous attempt to cut subsidies in July 2023 led to a rally in the fuel market, forcing ...

... 11 to 59,480 rubles per ton, while AI-95 dropped by 2.15% to 67,808 rubles per ton (the lowest since July, when a temporary export ban was still in place). In August, AI-95 prices peaked at 74,818 rubles per ton. The historical record for AI-95 was set ... ... immediately affect retail price differences but only with a time lag, which can last up to two months. According to Rosstat data, gasoline retail prices have been rising faster than inflation since early August. From September 3 to 9, consumer gasoline prices ...