FAS demands Rusal cut aluminum prices for Russian firms

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Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has formally warned Rusal and demanded it reduce aluminum prices for domestic companies. Rusal announced it is preparing proposals to adjust prices on the Russian market. This affects Russian manufacturers dependent on aluminum, potentially easing cost pressures in the domestic industry.

Reported Facts

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•On March 30, 2026, the FAS issued a warning to Rusal regarding its aluminum pricing practices.
•Rusal responded by announcing preparations for proposals to change aluminum prices within Russia.
•Following the FAS warning, Rusal's shares declined in the market on the same day.
•The FAS action targets the impact of aluminum prices on Russian companies that rely on this metal.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Rusal agrees to lower aluminum prices as demanded by FAS Russian manufacturers could benefit from reduced input costs, potentially improving their competitiveness and production margins.

Market Exposure

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The FAS warning and demand to lower prices led to a decline in Rusal's share price due to concerns about reduced profitability.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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RUInterfax (RU)"Русал" заявил о подготовке предложений по ценам на внутреннем рынке RUKommersant (RU)Акции «Русала» снизились после предупреждения ФАС RUKommersant (RU)ФАС потребовала от «Русала» снизить цены на алюминий для российских компаний RURBC (RU)ФАС выдала предупреждение «Русалу» из-за цен на алюминий