The gasoline market in Russia is unstable. What are the forecasts for the Russian gasoline market in Russia? Will prices change and in which direction? Let's try to understand the article.
The rise in gasoline prices is of interest to many: passengers in a minibus, owners of private cars, buyers of food and manufactured goods, those who like to receive goods by postal order. The higher the price of gasoline, the higher the price of the service.
Market research shows what factors can affect the price of gasoline:
- Increase in excise taxes;
- VAT increase;
- Value of export prices and duties on oil and its refined products;
- Shipping charges;
The market review shows that the cost of gasoline in Russia is the lowest. Many European countries buy gasoline from our country. But Russians' incomes leave much to be desired. This comparison between the cost of gasoline and the income of a Russian suggests that the price of fuel is high for the average Russian.
But for the most part, gasoline prices are determined by the oil and oil refining industry, as well as supply and demand in the external market. The population, of course, benefits from lower prices for gasoline. But the state needs profit, which comes in the form of taxes, so excise taxes will grow. And the market must work stably.
Little is produced on the Russian gasoline market. And oil producing companies will get more profit if they sell raw materials and finished products abroad. They are not interested in the fact that the domestic market is not saturated with products.
Conducted by Alto Consulting Group gasoline market research suggests that gasoline prices will rise. There are some factors to consider. For example, the government is proposing to increase the tax on mineral extraction. This means that the price of fuel may rise by another 1, - 2 rubles.
This should include sanctions, a weakening of the ruble, a tough tax policy - all these are "negative" components for the price policy for gasoline.
Prices on the gasoline market have already been determined. In November 2018, an agreement was signed between the FAS, the Ministry of Energy and the oil industry. According to the signed document, wholesale prices will grow up to 5% during the year. And retail prices - up to 1.7%. And the government must control this growth, in the right to intervene in the situation.
But gasoline prices are also added up based on some nuances: octane number. Or, more simply, the brands of gasoline: A-95, A-98, A-92. Depending on the additives that make up the brand, the price also rises.
The transport component should also be attributed to the price of gasoline. If, for example, a cheap be
