... suppliers in the eyes of foreign buyers. Regarding the expected permit, Gusev believes that there is a high probability the export permit will not only apply to December and January but will be extended until the end of March, until the demand for gasoline in the domestic market starts to rise. In his opinion, lifting the ban will not affect wholesale or retail fuel prices in Russia. Retail prices are almost unaffected by wholesale, and price growth is limited by inflation. Wholesale prices are influenced by anything—logistics issues, transport delays, weather, news—except for fundamental factors. Demand and ...

... Russian gas imports currently under political discussion. Russian Fuel Market: Stabilization Measures and Price Reactions The internal market for petroleum products in Russia is experiencing a tense situation this summer, associated with the rapid rise in prices for gasoline and diesel fuel. In July, exchange prices for automotive gasoline at the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange reached historical highs (the AI-95 grade exceeded 75,000 rubles per ton), putting additional pressure on independent gas ...

... until closer to the cold season when fuel demand begins to decline. — Sergey Tereshkin , comment for RBC The market has already reacted to the announced interventions: in the second half of July, wholesale prices ceased to rise. As of July 25, the price of AI-92 gasoline decreased by approximately 1.5% (to ~65,300 rubles/ton), and AI-95 decreased by 1.1% (to ~75,400 rubles/ton) in anticipation of the export ban implementation. Although prices remain close to record highs, a trend toward stabilization has emerged ...

... economic risks. The gas market in Europe is entering the next winter with record reserves, alleviating investor concerns. The domestic fuel segment in Russia is at a tipping point: the introduction of export restrictions and other measures should normalize gasoline prices. The coal sector continues to operate under shifting demand and heightened environmental agendas. Renewable energy and the power sector demonstrate trends of growth and structural changes, from tariffs to new technologies. Geopolitics continues ...

... segment and mitigate the frenzy. The market has already responded to the announced interventions: in the second half of July, wholesale prices stopped rising, and in certain segments, a decline has even been noted. By the end of trading on July 25, the price of Ai-92 gasoline decreased by about 1.5% (to ~65,300 rubles/ton), while Ai-95 dropped by 1.1% (to ~75,400 rubles/ton) amid expectations of the export ban. Although price levels remain close to record highs, the state’s intervention has helped shift the trend ...