Fuel Ban on Marketplaces & Iranian Oil
Today’s focus is on the ban on online gasoline sales in Russia, the temporary lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil, and the UN’s reaction to shelling in the Lugansk region. These events will affect the availability of goods on popular platforms and the situation on the global energy market.
You can no longer buy fuel on Avito, Ozon, and Wildberries—the platforms have blocked such listings at the request of the FAS. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (the agency that monitors trade rules) deemed the sale of gasoline and diesel through marketplaces illegal. The restrictions have already come into force, so these familiar services are now only suitable for finding spare parts or accessories, not the fuel itself.
Gas station prices and exchange rates may react to the US decision to allow the sale of Iranian oil over the next 60 days. The US Treasury issued a temporary license following negotiations in Switzerland, bringing a major player back to the global market. For Russia, this means increased competition among raw material exporters, which indirectly affects budget revenues and the stability of the ruble.
The UN has officially begun tracking the circumstances of civilian deaths and injuries in Starobelsk (LPR). The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) confirmed that it is collecting data on the consequences of strikes on a local college. This could influence the international assessment of civilian safety in the conflict zone.
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