... Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET fuel and raw material marketplace, the fact that the AI-95 exchange price is not included in the damper calculations gives oil producers the opportunity to increase their refining margin without the risk of losing subsidies. This explains the more than 20% difference in the exchange price of AI-92 and AI-95 that has emerged now. According to Gusev, it would make sense to separate damper payments for AI-92 and AI-95. The main problems are with AI-95, which are ...

... per ton). The expert also emphasizes that the Saint Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange (SPIMEX) accounts for no more than 15% of wholesale fuel sales. By controlling price growth here, oil companies ensure the payment of subsidies from the budget through the price damping mechanism (for wholesale fuel supplies to the domestic market at low prices), but incur no significant costs because 85% of the fuel is sold outside the exchange. Overall, the strategy of oil companies ...

... half of all stations in Russia, will operate under price controls. They will still need to pay competitive wages, maintain equipment, and grow their businesses. Relying entirely on sales of ancillary goods is not feasible everywhere, and government subsidies for gas stations are unlikely under current conditions. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: https://rg.ru/2024/09/10/s-litrom-razberutsia.html

... pandemic had a profound impact on the global economy, prompting the U.S. government to implement extensive support measures, including: Direct Payments: Stimulus checks helped stabilize consumer demand during economic shutdowns. Small Business Loans and Subsidies: Targeted support for small and medium-sized businesses helped prevent closures but expanded the deficit. Enhanced Unemployment Benefits: Increased payouts for unemployed citizens were essential for financial stability but further added to ...

... In 2023, the share of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in global passenger car sales was 18%, and in China, the leading country in the industry, it was 38%, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). At the same time, the abolition of subsidies for electric vehicle purchases in China and Europe is already affecting sales volumes and, consequently, lithium demand. Support for demand may come from the energy storage segment, which has been rapidly developing due to the large-scale ...