MOSCOW, June 9 The Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation confirmed that the export of gasoline from Russia is declining, and oil companies are increasing shipments to the domestic market, in As a result, the increase in the exchange price of AI-95 gasoline can be explained by the market situation — the demand for it is currently increased.
Earlier on Friday, the Kommersant newspaper reported that in the first six days of June, the average daily export of gasoline almost quadrupled compared to the end of May and doubled compared to June 2022, to 2.8 thousand tons. At the same time, according to the publication, gasoline exports in January-May increased by 37% compared to the same period last year, to 2.5 million tons.
«The export of motor gasoline is declining, oil companies are following the recommendations of the headquarters of the Ministry of Energy to increase shipments to the domestic market, including through the stock exchange,» the Ministry of Energy commented.
increased demand for this type of fuel. This is also confirmed by the structure of gasoline consumption in Russia, from which it follows that the share of AI-95 consumption is increasing annually, while AI-92 is decreasing,» the ministry added.
The Ministry of Energy stressed that the domestic market is fully provided with gasoline supply, and the ministry keeps the situation under control. ://ria.ru/20230609/nakopleniya-1877264345.html» data-title=»Nabiullina gave advice on how to store savings»>
The cost of AI-95 on the stock exchange has been actively growing since mid-May and has already updated record values several times. As a result of trading on Friday, its price reached a maximum of 64,498 rubles per ton. The Russian Ministry of Energy, commenting on this situation in May, said that such dynamics would not significantly affect the cost of gasoline in retail — on the eve of the repair season, sufficient fuel reserves were created at the refinery. At the same time, the Ministry of Energy recommended that oil companies increase the supply of gasoline on the stock exchange, especially the AI-95 grade. . After that, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak held a meeting with oilmen on the situation on the Russian oil products market, instructing fuel producers to ensure uniform and regular sales on the stock exchange and noting that it is necessary to monitor prices at gas stations and in wholesale, taking into account the summer growth in demand and the repair season at refinery.