Makhachkala residents complained about restrictions on gasoline purchases.
Gasoline prices in Makhachkala continue to rise, and attempts to stock up on fuel for future use have been unsuccessful, as employees at open gas stations report restrictions on supplies, Makhachkala drivers reported.
As reported by "Caucasian Knot," at the end of May, Makhachkala residents complained that a significant portion of the city's gas stations were closed, forcing them to stand in lines. Analysts attributed the suspension of service to ongoing efforts to improve gas station safety. Drivers in Makhachkala are not experiencing a fuel shortage, but they call the price increase noticeable—the price of both gasoline of all grades and gas has increased. There is no shortage of motor fuel in Dagestan, and fuel prices are under control, the Dagestan Ministry of Energy assured on June 18.
The cost of basic fuels in the republic has increased due to the fact that gas station owners in Dagestan have encountered difficulties purchasing fuel, RIA Dagestan reported on June 15. The Telegram channel "Ask Rasul" reported that same day that the mass closure of gas stations due to safety violations is creating additional pressure on the regional fuel market in Dagestan.
On June 19, Makhachkala resident Zaur told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that fuel prices had risen again over the past three days.
"AI-95 costs 90 rubles, AI-92 – 85 rubles, gas – 33 rubles. The price has risen by 5 rubles or more per liter in just a few days." "And you still have to find a gas station where you can buy gasoline," the car owner said.
On June 17, Makhachkala residents reported that 95-octane gasoline had gone up in price by 7-8 rubles per liter, averaging 85 rubles, I-92 - 75-80 rubles, and the price of gas had risen from 25 to 30 rubles.
"Today I barely found a gas station with gasoline. But there was a sign there that, starting June 19, restrictions on fuel sales per customer were introduced - no more than 50 liters of gasoline." And that's taking into account the price increase," entrepreneur Arslan told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
"There was no gasoline at the gas station. "I still have a gas system in my car, so I filled up the tank just in case. Many gas stations are closed, and there's a fuel shortage in the city. I wanted to fill up a canister at one station, but they refused, saying they were imposing restrictions on fuel sales," the man says.
"I was looking for somewhere to fill up, but about half the stations are closed. Prices at the remaining stations have skyrocketed. The amount I used to spend on a full tank now only covers half a tank." “I don’t know what to do next,” Nasyr told a “Caucasian Knot” correspondent.
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