The rise in gasoline prices has caused dissatisfaction among the residents of Abkhazia.
The price of fuel coming to Abkhazia through alternative supply channels has risen to 110 rubles per liter, reported the Ministry of Energy of the republic. Residents, commenting on the message in Telegram, pointed to increased expenses, complained about the gasoline shortage, and doubted the agency's claim of selling fuel without profit.
As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on August 15, residents of Abkhazia, commenting on the report by Energy Minister Batal Mushba, pointed to high prices at private gas stations and the lack of noticeable improvement in the situation with queues.
The price of fuel coming to Abkhazia through alternative supply channels has risen to 110 rubles per liter since August 15 due to high procurement costs. Suppliers are selling fuel without making a profit, reported the Ministry of Energy of Abkhazia.
The agency's message was conveyed on August 15 by the news agency "Apsadgyl-inform".
A post with this information was published on August 15 by the Telegram channel "Emergency Abkhazia", which has about 45,000 subscribers. As of 06:50 MSK, this publication received 62 reactions and 47 comments.
The rise in fuel prices has raised concerns among users about increasing daily expenses and transportation costs. "And how much will transport cost now?" – asked Elena Chmerenko. "If this continues, with prices going higher, refueling the generator will be expensive in winter. And it takes about two liters per hour," noted Levan. "Wow! We are waiting for salary increases," wrote Animal Planet.
Some commentators pointed out that the high cost of gasoline is combined with its shortage and queues at gas stations. "If only it were available. The queue is about seven hours long and prices are very high," noted Nikita Semenov. "I will buy gasoline for 200 rubles," wrote Johnny. "I would buy it for 150 now," reported B A_.
Users also doubted the Ministry of Energy of Abkhazia's claim that suppliers are selling fuel without making a profit. "Really without making a profit," sarcastically remarked R. "Without making a profit – you made me laugh. And does anyone believe that?" – asked B.A.V. "They passed the check, there is demand, now they can raise the price," noted bata.
"Caucasian Knot" also reported that problems with the availability of gasoline in Abkhazia have persisted throughout August. Thus, on August 12, motorists complained about long queues at gas stations and restrictions on fuel sales. On August 5, residents doubted the effectiveness of the supplies of gasoline from Russia announced by the authorities, as queues at gas stations and a limit of 20 liters of fuel remained.