Residents of the Volgograd region are alarmed by the rise in fuel prices.

Gasoline and diesel prices in the Volgograd region continue to rise, but the queues for it have become shorter, and previously closed gas stations in rural areas have reopened, local residents told "Caucasian Knot". The problem of queues at gas stations persists in Volgograd.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", since June 23, the company "Lukoil" in the Volgograd region has introduced restrictions on the sale per transaction: 30 liters for gasoline, 60 liters for diesel in the city, 200 liters outside the city on highways, and on June 25, the gasoline sale limit at the company's gas stations in the city was reduced to 20 liters. On June 26, drivers told "Caucasian Knot" that gasoline prices are rising in the Volgograd region, and queues are forming at gas stations in rural areas . On June 30, the three largest gas station networks in Volgograd raised prices not only for gasoline and diesel but also for gas; meanwhile, officials stated that the situation is stable and fuel reserves in the region are sufficient.

The rise in fuel prices in the Volgograd region continues, local residents surveyed today by "Caucasian Knot" reported. The survey is not representative and reflects only the private opinions of the respondents.

A resident of the Central district of Volgograd Olga Kitaeva is monitoring the situation with rising fuel prices at "Lukoil" gas stations in Volgograd. According to her, there is a noticeable weekly increase in gasoline and diesel prices; over the past week, fuel has significantly increased in price. For instance, a liter of "100 Ekto" gasoline has risen by 40 kopecks, "95 Ekto" by 18 kopecks, the 92nd by 17 kopecks, and diesel fuel by 40 kopecks.

"The price increase is constant, which keeps drivers in a state of constant tension. While there are currently no queues at gas stations in central Volgograd during the day, by the end of the workday and into the night, queues at gas stations grow. My husband went to the gas station yesterday (July 2) at 11:00 PM and returned after an hour and a half. He had to visit two gas stations due to restrictions and waited in two queues," Olga said, noting that filling gasoline into canisters at "Lukoil" gas stations is not allowed.

Olga noted that her husband's work involves constant travel in his personal car, and he consumes "half a tank" a day. He refills it almost every evening. Olga observed that her husband now has to refuse long trips. He asked his boss to provide him with a company car but was denied.

"At the end of the month, the accounting department compensates my husband for these expenses based on receipts. But until payday, he ends up spending his own money, which we constantly lack for current expenses. And he cannot use public transport for work because it takes too much time, and he can't get anything done," the Volgograd resident said.

Volgograd historian Andrey Kudинов works part-time as a tour guide at Mamayev Kurgan. The local historian lamented that there are significantly fewer tourists at this historical site. "There’s no one to guide. I used to lead several groups in half a day, but now there are just a few tourists. The parking lots at the mound are empty now. Previously, they were filled with cars on both weekdays and especially on weekends. Now it’s empty," Kudинов told a correspondent from "Caucasian Knot".

Andrey explained that during the summer season, Mamayev Kurgan "is losing tourist traffic from those traveling through Volgograd to the south." "The fuel and environmental collapse on the Black Sea coast and in Kuban has taken its toll. There are no tourists, and it seems there won’t be any this year," the historian lamented.

Kudинов noted that the rise in public transport fares has not yet been affected by the fuel price increase in Volgograd. The last time tariffs in the regional center rose was in October 2025. "But in the Novonikolayevsky district, as my relatives tell me, minibuses increased their fares by 6 to 12 rubles in July. I think something similar will happen in Volgograd by September. Although the main public transport (except for gasoline minibuses) in Volgograd runs on gas. So, if there is an increase, it will be insignificant against the backdrop of overall inflation," he suggested.

A resident of the district center Ilovlya Zhanna Kurilkova reported that the excitement over gasoline in her area has subsided. "Previously closed gas stations have reopened. There are no queues: two or three cars are waiting. Yes, there are sales restrictions, as everywhere in the region, and prices are rising weekly. My retired neighbors have put their car in the garage. They said it’s better to stay home in such times," the woman reported.

A farmer from the Gorodishchensky district, who requested anonymity, reported that regional authorities "promised to help with diesel fuel during the harvest period."

"So far, they have only promised verbally; I have not seen any action plans from the regional government in this regard. But I managed to stock up on diesel fuel without their help. For now, only the rising fuel prices worry me, but it (diesel fuel) is still in sufficient supply. It is clear that rising fuel prices will significantly increase the price level of the final product. I cannot predict them yet, as fuel prices keep rising, but Volgograd residents will have to tighten their belts in August-September," the farmer said.

One of the members of the Public Chamber confirmed to a correspondent of "Caucasian Knot" the information about the decrease in the "intensity of excitement" in the rural areas of the Volgograd region on the condition of anonymity.

"As far as I know, there is special supply of fuel and lubricants for farmers. This week I was in several districts of Zavolzhye, and the farmers I spoke with said that everything is fine. But officially, of course, it is necessary to ask the agricultural committee," the interlocutor said. "Caucasian Knot" sent a request to the office of the governor of the Volgograd region, but as of 21:40 Moscow time today, no response has been received.

A representative of the Public Chamber also noted that queues at rural gas stations are shorter than in the regional center. "It is noticeable that rural residents are less stressed. The sales volume norm is the same, 20 liters per receipt," he added.