Shares in the oil and gas sector accelerated their growth during main trading on the Moscow Stock Exchange. The dynamic was noted during Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech at the summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. As of 14:44 Moscow time, Gazprom shares increased by 3.51% - to 118.37 rubles per share, Novatec shares - by 2.3%, to 1,215 rubles per share. The Lukoil share added 2.51%, rising to 6,320 rubles per share. Rosneft rose 1.26% to 393.8 rubles per share, while Surgutneftegaz rose 1.37% to 18.44 rubles per share. We are at MAX.