For example, the problem of fuel and rising fuel prices. Head of RSPP
For example, the problem of fuel and rising fuel prices. Head of RSPP: monetary methods will not succeed in curbing fuel price increases.
Consensus
- Alexander Shokhin, head of RSPP, stated that monetary policy cannot effectively combat rising fuel prices.
- Shokhin emphasized the importance of balancing anti-inflation measures with investment in oil refining facilities.
- The Central Bank acknowledged limitations in assessing gasoline price impacts on inflation due to incomplete data coverage.
- The Central Bank warned of risks to inflation from temporary reductions in motor fuel production.
Points of divergence
- Shokhin made his statement at the Veron Eurasian Economic Forum during a field session, citing the Central Bank's strict target of 4% inflation as a constraint. — vedomosti
- Shokhin made his statement at the 'Innoprom' forum in Yekaterinburg and mentioned concerns about drone attacks on Russian enterprises. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Shokhin denies possibility of lowering fuel prices via DCP methods — Ведомости
- RSPP Head: Monetary Methods Won't Succeed in Combating Fuel Price Hikes — Вести
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