Russia fuel damper payments to oil firms hit 305.5 bln rubles in September

Russia's Ministry of Finance data shows fuel damper payments to oil companies reached 305.5 billion rubles in September, reflecting sustained high refinery margins and government support to stabilize domestic fuel prices. The figure indicates continued fiscal transfer to the sector, though the exact mechanism and market impact remain opaque. This underscores Russia's ongoing subsidy burden amid Western sanctions and price caps.