Payments for the Damper Mechanism, Reverse Excise Tax on Oil, and Investment Premium Increased by 15% This Year Article for RBC How to Optimize Subsidies for Oil Refineries: Practical Recommendations Sergey Tereshkin's article delves into the key aspects of optimizing subsidies for oil refineries (ORs). The author provides a detailed examination of the industry's main challenges, the subsidy allocation mechanism,...

...," reflects Igor Yushkov. The head of Hungary's Foreign Ministry assured that Budapest will never give up Russian oil and gas. Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia hold on to Russian oil because it represents the most profitable option. "Firstly, the refineries are configured for Urals-grade Russian oil. Secondly, any alternative route would incur higher delivery costs, which is a crucial factor for smaller economies. Furthermore, both the Croatian port and the pipelines to Hungary and Serbia may ...

..., 2024. Initially introduced in March for a six-month period, the ban was suspended between May and July but has now been extended again to ensure stability in the fuel market during the period of increased seasonal demand and planned repairs at oil refineries. The restriction does not apply to supplies within the framework of international intergovernmental agreements, or fuel exported for personal use or humanitarian assistance. The six-month ban on gasoline exports came into effect in March, ...

... recorded. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that the average daily consumption of diesel and gas oil will amount to 28.3 million barrels per day (bpd) by the end of this year, representing a 0.9% decrease compared to 2023. Meanwhile, new oil refineries (ORs) have been launched in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, further increasing the supply of diesel against the backdrop of falling demand. Russia is one of the largest suppliers of diesel fuel on the global market. For Russian ...

... which will last at least until September. This decision was made amid rising wholesale fuel prices: from May 20 to July 30, the price of AI-92 increased by 13%, and AI-95 by 29%. The price hike is driven by high demand and scheduled maintenance at oil refineries. Experts note that this model of regulation, which includes temporary export bans, could become a permanent practice for stabilizing the domestic fuel market. However, it carries risks for the oil industry and requires the development of ...