Fuel and energy

The world prices for oil on Monday decrease against the background of rising raw material extraction in the United States and the OPEC countries, according to the auction.

During eight months of 2018, Russia produced about 473.785 billion cubic meters of gas, which is 5.6% more in annual terms. This became known on Sunday from the materials of FGBU "CDU TEK".

Excise taxes on motor fuel from January 1, 2019 year will grow by 2.7 - 3.7 thousand rubles, Dmitry Kozak - Deputy Prime Minister. But the government will not allow a jump in prices for gas stations.

Scientific-technical center of "Gazprom oil" and "Inpractice" announced the competition for the best method of using artificial intelligence in oil production. This information reported the press service of the scientific and technical center.

World Trade Organization supported Russia position in the dispute with the European Union.  The Ministry of economic development reported, that the dispute concerns Third Energy Package.