Market insights
Developments that affect petroleum trading, pricing and market infrastructure.
If you operate under 223-FZ, now is the time to learn the main alternative procurement method
Organized trading on the exchange is presented as an alternative to 223-FZ procurement, with examples of participation by major companies.
Petersburg Exchange: overview of off-exchange fish product contracts registration and the role of exchange indicators
Under Government Resolution No. 892 of 31 May 2023, more than 7,000 off-exchange contracts for fish products have been registered, with over 190 companies participating.
Petersburg Exchange to hold online training on registration of off-exchange contracts for petroleum products (Government Decree No. 1111)
The Exchange is hosting a free online seminar on the registration of off-exchange contracts for petroleum products following the entry into force of Government Decree No. 1111. The first and second parts of the seminar will take place in September 2026.
Petersburg Exchange introduces a marketing period for petrochemical products
The Petersburg Exchange has introduced a marketing period, including for petrochemical products. Details and benefits for trading participants are provided in the product cards.
Polypropylene trading on the Petersburg Exchange
During the period from August 27 to September 2, 2026, polypropylene sales on the Petersburg Exchange totaled 280 tonnes, up 2.8 times from the previous week (100 tonnes).
Russia and Malaysia Outline Prospects for Cooperation in Exchange Trading
The development of exchange trading could become an additional tool to expand direct trading ties between Russian and Malaysian business.
Methanol — a key feedstock for the gas chemical industry
Methanol is a key feedstock for the gas chemical industry, used to produce formaldehyde, synthetic rubber and plastics, and as a base for MTBE. It has been approved for up to 3% addition to gasoline.
Petersburg Exchange methanol trades total 56,297 tonnes January–August 2026
Jan–Aug 2026 methanol sales total 56,297 tonnes, up 67% year‑on‑year from 33,617 t; August volume was 8,608 t with an average price of 38,892 rubles/tonne. The National Exchange Price Agency reports 5,748 t of technical methanol grade A sold 24–28 August, with a Samara delivery base of 3,900 t at 35,000 rubles/tonne.
Petersburg Exchange expands petrochemical trading instrument lineup to 325 items
The petrochemical instrument lineup has expanded to 325 items; 180 active instruments were on exchange in 2025, rising to 325 in 2026. New items include polymer grades, ethylene glycol, and hydrochloric acid.
Natural gas trading volume on the Exchange for eight months of 2026
Natural gas trading on SPIMEX amounted to 8.885 bcm over eight months in 2026, with August sales surpassing 1 bcm. Year-on-year, the eight-month volume was down 11.9%.
OTC Petroleum Product Trades to Be Registered From 1 Tonne Threshold
The Government of the Russian Federation approved a regulation to register OTC trades in petroleum products starting at a threshold of 1 tonne; the document, developed by FAS, aims to ensure traceability of supply chains. Provision of information will be voluntary from Sept 1, 2026 and mandatory from March 1, 2027.
Petersburg Exchange Seminar on the Electronic Trading System and Clearing for New Participants
A seminar for new participants in the Metals and Alloys section covered the trading structure, electronic document flow, and clearing operations, as well as the marketing period and reduced margin requirements.