Several leading oil companies are not supplying enough fuel and thus fall short of the recommended extra volumes for the Russian market, according to data from the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) reported by TASS. The agency notes that a number of vertically integrated oil companies are not fully implementing these guidance measures, which could affect the regularity and uniformity of fuel sales via the trading platform, as warned by the service. The observations highlight a pattern where supply commitments at the exchange may not be met consistently, challenging domestic demand management.
The FAS stresses that adhering to mandatory fuel-sale standards on the exchange remains a vital element of sustaining adequate domestic fuel availability. In their briefing, the Russian Ministry of Energy also confirms that oil companies receive monthly advisories about how to adjust their output to better support the domestic market’s needs, a practice meant to align market behavior with national energy objectives.
In November 2023, FAS issued warnings to Moscow’s largest oil groups regarding the unacceptable practice of inflating gasoline prices, with the agency indicating potential retaliatory measures if these expectations are not met. This move underscored the regulator’s willingness to enforce price discipline among major players in the sector.
Earlier reports indicated that market interventions at gas stations across Russia could eventually restrict the sale of premium fuels under certain conditions, signaling regulatory attention to fuel grade distinctions and pricing tiers in the consumer market.