Siluanov's comments about the absence of a rise in gasoline prices provoked irony among residents of Dagestan.

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated that there has been no hike in fuel prices in Russia. Residents of Dagestan, commenting on the minister's Instagram*, suggested that he personally visit the republic and find out the real cost of fuel at local gas stations.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on June 25, residents of Makhachkala reported that it was difficult to find a working gas station in the city, and long lines of cars were forming at the few operating stations. High gasoline prices are forcing people to economize and avoid trips, residents noted.

Earlier, residents of Makhachkala reported that the price of gasoline at some gas stations had risen to 120 rubles. Meanwhile, fuel limits have been introduced, and drivers are facing queues. Gas station owners explained that they are forced to purchase fuel from resellers at inflated prices due to shipping issues at refineries.

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated that there has been no spike in fuel prices in Russia.

"At a number of gas stations, primarily independent ones, yes, there has indeed been an increase [in prices]. At gas stations owned by our systemically important companies, <...> if prices have increased, it's only slightly," RBC quoted Siluanov as saying on June 24.

A video in which Siluanov speaks about the lack of a significant increase in fuel prices was posted on June 26 on the Instagram* public page moy.daghestan, which has approximately 579,000 followers. As of 8:20 AM Moscow time on June 27, this post had 523 likes and 254 comments.

"Let him come to Dagestan to fill up," user 666_777_05_ quipped. "He doesn't pay for gas, so how would he know what the prices are now," says xsm_1956.

"He probably doesn't know what's going on in the country. We should call him to Dagestan and show him this insignificant price increase," noted user sah_a005.

"Come to Dagestan, to Makhachkala. Look at the prices and try to find gas stations that sell gas," wrote user lifelines______.

"So what does this mean? He's the Minister of Finance and he doesn't care what's going on in Russia? I'm not me, and the finances aren't mine," said ruslan_gadzhiy indignantly.

"When an official who should know everything says something like that, it's just "You understand that people like that need to be fired immediately," says uyagub.

"He doesn't care about these prices; the people are in charge," says zainulabid_22.

"But on the other hand, maybe he did say that prices haven't gone up. Something happens here in Dagestan, and people immediately raise prices on everything, without even realizing it," says sabinka_dolgatovna.

A video in which Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced a slight increase in fuel prices was also published on June 26 by the Instagram* public page dagestan.my.life, which has about 3.3 million followers. As of 8:20 AM Moscow time on June 27th, this post had 37 likes and 17 comments.

"Seriously? AI-95 costs almost 120 rubles in Dagestan," noted kra_layla_2708. "Is this a different Russia?" wrote umar_abkrv.

"When was the last time he even went to a gas station to fill up his car?" – user ____gu13____ asked.

"25-30% is insignificant for him. They'll raise his pension by a ruble and show it on all channels for a whole month," user interrakz emphasized.

"Caucasian Knot" also wrote that analysts had previously linked the suspension of gas station operations in Dagestan to ongoing efforts to improve gas station safety. Some gas stations announced fuel sales restrictions.

On June 19, Makhachkala residents noted that gasoline prices in the city continued to rise, while attempts to stock up on fuel were unsuccessful, as gas station employees announced restrictions on sales.