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Authorities are studying an increase in gasoline prices to fund refinery protection from drones, media reported. This is unlikely to help businesses.
The Russian government is considering the possibility of raising gasoline prices to fund the protection of refineries, RBC reported this week, citing sources. Even if such discussions are indeed underway and lead to concrete proposals, an increase in fuel costs is unlikely to help businesses, experts believe. The Insider found out how the protection of enterprises in the Russian Federation is currently organized and who pays for it.
TL;DR
- The Russian government is considering raising gasoline prices to fund oil refinery defenses against drone attacks.
- Experts are skeptical that increased fuel costs will effectively help businesses protect themselves.
- Businesses have largely been responsible for their own defense measures, with calls for government compensation rejected.
- Proposals to make businesses self-sufficient in drone defense, including creating armed units, have been considered.
- The current protection methods, relying on civilian weapons and basic electronic warfare, are considered insufficient against advanced drones.
- Economic analysts suggest potential government actions like raising fuel excise taxes or altering the 'damper' mechanism.
- Critics argue that the state should fund air defense through the regular budget, not by burdening businesses and consumers.