Residents of North Ossetia demanded inspections of private gas stations amid the fuel frenzy.
Motorists in Stavropol, Rostov, and Volgograd regions continue to complain about fuel shortages and long queues at gas stations. Residents of North Ossetia, outraged by rising prices and fuel scarcity, demanded that authorities conduct large-scale inspections of private gas stations.
As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on June 30, the three largest gas station networks in Volgograd raised prices not only for gasoline and diesel fuel but also for gas; meanwhile, officials stated that the situation is stable and fuel reserves in the region are sufficient. On July 6, more than half of the gas stations in Volgograd were closed, and at all open gas stations queues formed.
The fuel problem arose against the backdrop of attacks on oil refineries, including those located in southern Russia. For instance, on June 10, a fire occurred at the refinery in the village of Afipsky. On June 5, an oil depot in Ust-Labinsk caught fire, requiring the evacuation of residents from nearby houses. On June 2, a fire broke out at the oil refinery in the village of Ilsk in the Seversky district as a result of a drone attack. The fire was extinguished the same day.
Queues at gas stations persist in Stavropol, Rostov-on-Don, and Volgograd
Fuel availability issues also persist in Rostov region. Local residents reported hours of waiting at gas stations: some motorists arrived at night to get in line, reported "Rostov-on-Don Online" today.
Amid the fuel problem, residents of Rostov region are discussing on social media the possibility of switching to public transport. However, some pointed out that for residents of suburbs and rural areas, this option is often impossible due to weak transport links and the need to commute to work in cities, the publication reported in another article.
One resident of Rostov-on-Don shared that she tried to refuel at a gas station but was unable to.
"I live in Kamensk, and my windows face the 'Lukoil' gas station. As soon as the queues almost disappeared, I got in my car and drove to the gas station to refuel. But there, the employee starts putting up barriers. I ask, 'Is there no gasoline? The sign is lit up for you?' The employee replies, 'There is gasoline.' 'Well, then I can refuel,' I say. She responds, 'No. You can't.' Naturally, I ask why, and she tells me that there is an order from higher management to open only at 07:00," said the Rostov resident, whose words were quoted by "Rostov-on-Don Online."
In Stavropol drivers continue to complain about long queues at gas stations. Eyewitnesses reported a buildup of cars at gas stations on Kulakova Avenue and Pirogova Street: cars were lined up in several rows, as some stations still had fuel while others had run out, noted "Bloknot Stavropol" on July 6.
Additional fuel supplies have been sent to Stavropol Krai – over 5,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline, 6,500 tons of AI-95, and 6,000 tons of diesel fuel. The introduction of additional restrictions on fuel sales in Stavropol is not yet required, reported the governor Vladimir Vladimirov on July 6 in his Telegram channel.
In Volgograd on July 7, the fuel situation remains tense due to high demand. The day before, residents reported long queues: one of them at a gas station in the north of the city reached several hundred meters. Meanwhile, regional authorities previously stated that fuel supplies are regular, and the availability of gasoline at gas stations changes due to the speed of sales, noted "Bloknot Volgograd."
Residents of North Ossetia pointed to rising fuel prices by private gas station owners
In North Ossetia, the fuel shortage is artificially created, stated the head of the republic Serghei Menyailo. He warned of the responsibility of those who are guilty, reported "15th Region."
A post with Menyailo's statement that the fuel shortage in North Ossetia is artificially created was published on July 7 by the Instagram*-public chp___vladikavkaz, which has about 184,000 followers. As of 11:00 Moscow time, this post received 39 likes and 30 comments.
Some users linked the rise in fuel prices to the actions of private gas station owners and called for necessary inspections of these gas stations. "Do private gas station owners even live in Ossetia? They profit off their own people. Network stations do not raise prices, but ours do. Aren't they ashamed?" wrote oleg.kanukov.
"Instead of helping the country cope with the problems that have arisen, they decided to profit from it," stated max_gogi.
"There is a shortage, but the owners of small gas stations have no conscience. That's how it is. I am sure they will be dealt with and grounded," noted abaeva.marina51.
Some commentators called on the authorities to take measures against those they consider guilty of rising prices. "I hope to revoke the licenses of all speculators. These people are enemies of the people," wrote ludamostieva.
"Is there no black list?! Everyone who raised prices at their gas stations should have their licenses revoked or other measures taken against them. So that others think twice," pointed out anne4kazuim.
"Regulatory authorities should check the activities of these gas stations," noted a_777_2025_e.
The traffic police report of no traffic jams caused irony among Krasnodar residents
Amid the problem of queues at gas stations, the State Traffic Inspectorate of Krasnodar reported no traffic jams on the roads, noted "Living Kuban" on July 6.
A post about the State Traffic Inspectorate's report of no traffic jams was published on July 6 by the Instagram*-public typodar, which has about 252,000 followers. As of 11:00 Moscow time on July 7, this post received 172 likes and 27 comments. Many users suggested that the free roads were a result of a decrease in the number of cars due to fuel problems.
"The jam is at the gas stations," wrote lana.svenson. "They are all in line at the gas stations," noted your_bro97.
"I want to go to the sea, but there is no gasoline," pointed out lilya1love.
"No gasoline, no cars, no traffic jams," wrote ftn281828. "The solution to the traffic jam issue in the city is that there is no gasoline, and there are no traffic jams anywhere," stated nataliakurilsk.
Some participants in the discussion perceived the publication as an attempt to present a normal situation on the roads as a result of the services' work.
"Did they record this for their own credit? Maybe it's time to fix the roads?" asked lyubov_m.
"Why make such reports? The press service can be optimized since there is nothing to do," believes marinachitao25.