RTS Index closes 4.3 percent higher on diesel deal
Published on 10/12/2026 at 22:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- RTS Index closed at 899 points on October 12, up 37 points or 4.3 percent.
- News of a US-Russia diesel deal supported Russian stocks and oil prices.
- Magnit led gainers with a 6.6 percent rise, while Novatek fell 3.4 percent.
- Novatek is scheduled to release third-quarter operating results on October 13.
The RTS Index closed at 898.65 points on October 12, gaining 37.37 points or 4.34 percent. TASS linked the advance to news of a US-Russia diesel deal and higher oil prices.
Magnit was the strongest major mover, rising 6.61 percent. Novatek was the weakest, falling 3.39 percent, according to the stock leaders cited by TASS.
Why did the RTS Index jump on Monday?
The market reacted to reports that Russia and the United States had reached an agreement on diesel supplies. Buying was also supported by rising oil prices, TASS reported. The RTS Index opened at 889.18 points, up 3.2 percent, before extending its advance into the main-session close, according to an early-market update from TASS.
Winners and losers in the RTS Index
- Magnit up 6.6 percent, leading the gainers, TASS reports
- VK up 6.2 percent, among the strongest shares, TASS reports
- Alrosa up 5.5 percent, also among the leaders, TASS reports
- Novatek down 3.4 percent, the weakest listed mover, TASS reports
- Surgutneftegas down 2.1 percent, among the decliners, TASS reports
- Lukoil down 2.0 percent, also lower, TASS reports
What comes next for the RTS Index
Novatek is scheduled to release its third-quarter operating results on October 13. Shareholders of PIK are also due to consider a delisting issue, while Gazprom Neft shares are scheduled to trade ex-dividend, Vedomosti reports.
