The Russian government is considering a ban on gasoline exports due to a sharp rise in fuel prices. This could become a serious problem for both the energy sector and ordinary Russians, who are already feeling the impact of ineffective government policies, the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service reported.
Gasoline prices have skyrocketed: AI-95 increased by 11%, AI-92 - by 12%
Against the backdrop of a rapid rise in gasoline prices, stock market prices for fuel have surged. In June of this year, the price for AI-95 gasoline increased by 11%, reaching 67,456 rubles per ton, while the price for AI-92 gasoline rose by 12%, to 64,462 rubles. Since the beginning of the year, prices have already risen by more than 25%, which has severely impacted consumers’ wallets.
'The possibility of expanding existing restrictions is being considered – from traders and oil depots to producers, including key players such as 'Rosneft'. At the same time, the government is looking at reducing compensation for oil companies through a damping mechanism aimed at curbing the rise in domestic fuel prices,' the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service reported.
Even with a decrease in world oil prices, the export of oil products remains one of the few stable sources of foreign currency income for the Russian economy. 'A complete ban on gasoline exports will likely only worsen the financial situation of the industry and will not provide quick relief in the domestic market,' the intelligence emphasized.
The Russian government is considering a ban on gasoline exports due to the rapid rise in fuel prices. This could significantly complicate the situation in the energy sector and seriously impact the wallets of Russians, who are already feeling the consequences of ineffective government policies. However, such a move could also negatively affect the financial situation of the industry and not bring the expected relief to the domestic market.