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Brent Oil Rises, Used Car Imports Surge

Brent oil prices rebound above $101, while used car imports from Japan to Russia increase by 30.5%, impacting the automotive sector.

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Conditions in Russia are mixed today: Brent oil prices rebound, benefiting the energy sector, while increased used car imports boost automotive trade. However, selective deposit rate hikes by banks indicate uneven financial conditions.

In this briefing Brent Crude · Central Bank of Russia · Sergey Tselikov · Autostat · Toyota · Honda

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Companies

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Markets

  • energy

Brent oil price rebounds above $101

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Brent crude oil prices rose to $101.74 per barrel on Tuesday morning, recovering from a four-day decline, Interfax reports. Traders are assessing the situation in the Middle East and its potential resolution. The price increase follows a period of volatility influenced by geopolitical tensions and market dynamics.

Impact Energy companies and traders see improved margins and revenue prospects as Brent prices rebound.

Sources: interfax ↗, interfax ↗

  • finance

Russian banks raise deposit rates selectively

Central Bank of Russia, Neglinnaya street 12, Moscow, Russia
Central Bank of Russia, Neglinnaya street 12, Moscow, Russia Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Several major Russian banks have increased deposit rates on selected products since the Central Bank's last key rate meeting on September 11, according to Rossiyskaya Gazeta. The rate hikes are not widespread and mainly affect specific products, such as deposits for new funds and clients. Experts attribute this to market conditions and competitive pressures.

Impact Bank customers see potential for higher returns on specific deposit products, influencing savings behavior.

Sources: RG.ru Rossiyskaya Gazeta ↗

Trade

  • automotive

Used car imports from Japan to Russia up 30.5%

Used car imports from Japan to Russia rose by 30.5% in the first eight months of 2026, reaching 171,600 units, compared to 131,500 units in the same period last year, according to Sergey Tselikov, head of Autostat. Toyota and Honda accounted for the majority of these imports, with 32.6% and 30.4% shares respectively, Izvestia reports. This surge reflects a growing demand for affordable vehicles amid economic challenges.

Impact Automotive importers benefit from increased used car imports, boosting supply and sales.

Sources: RG.ru Rossiyskaya Gazeta ↗, Izvestia ↗

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