The authorities' report on measures to stabilize fuel prices has sparked skepticism among residents of Dagestan.
Instead of reporting on a set of measures to stabilize fuel prices, authorities need to demonstrate concrete results to resolve the gasoline shortage in Dagestan, residents of the republic stated on social media.
As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on June 24, the Dagestan Ministry of Energy reported on efforts to "stabilize the fuel market," reminding residents that all fuel is purchased outside the region. The republic does not have a single plant that produces AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline, nor are there any plants producing liquefied petroleum gas, the ministry noted.
The Dagestan Ministry of Energy's report on the measures it has taken to stabilize the fuel market was posted on the Instagram* page dagizvestiyaa. As of 9:50 AM Moscow time on June 29, this post had garnered 306 likes and 89 comments. Some of the authors called on the authorities to deliver concrete results.
"Stop explaining everything, solve the problem," wrote chapalah__555. "It's the same old story every day. Is there a solution at all?" asked kmg_2111.
"Give fuel to the people; you can't fill up your car with explanations," wrote yyyyyyy70705. "Your explanations don't make things any easier. Do something," urged user o.mv90.
Some other users wondered why there are no oil refineries in Dagestan.
"How interesting, there's oil, but no gasoline," wrote kamilka__mag. "We need our own oil refinery," noted 777isamutai.
Commentators pointed out that there has been no hike in fuel prices in neighboring republics.
"One thing I can't understand: why did fuel prices go up in Dagestan, but not in other regions? Maybe we should stop torturing the people," emphasized user antivah09876.
"Prices are fine in Moscow. In other regions, too. Is it just Dagestan that gets inflated prices?" – raisat1966mart asked.
"In Cherkessk, AI-95 costs 70/85 rubles, but here in Dagestan, AI-95 costs 98 rubles," noted v014ka.09.
"The question is, will prices drop to their previous levels after stabilization?" wrote shamil_212.
As a reminder, residents of Makhachkala complained at the end of May that a significant portion of the city's gas stations were closed, forcing them to wait in line. Analysts linked the suspension of gas station operations to ongoing efforts to improve safety at gas stations.
"Caucasian Knot" also reported that on June 18, Makhachkala drivers reported that they were not experiencing a fuel shortage, but were forced to stand in line for it amid the closure of some gas stations. On June 19, Makhachkala residents noted that gasoline prices in the city continued to rise, while attempts to stock up on fuel for future use were unsuccessful, as gas station employees reported restrictions on supplies.