Fuel prices in Russia are rising more slowly
Fuel prices in Russia are rising more slowly, while diesel prices are beginning to fall. Gasoline prices in Russia increased by 0.6% during the week of July 21-27, down from 1.7% the previous week, while diesel prices decreased by 0.1%.
Consensus
- The growth in gasoline prices in Russia slowed to 0.6% from July 21–27 compared to 1.7% the previous week.
- Diesel fuel prices decreased by 0.1% during the same period.
- The average price of gasoline across Russia reached approximately 77.7 rubles per litre.
- Prices for AI-95 approached 80 rubles per litre.
- Inflation in Russia's consumer basket dropped to 0.04% from 0.17% the previous week.
- The growth of fuel prices has been slowing since June, with a record weekly increase of 3% recorded earlier in June.
- Prices for both gasoline and diesel have risen significantly year-to-date—by 19% and 20.1%, respectively.
Points of divergence
- The average price of automotive fuel on July 27 was 77.69 rubles per litre, with AI-95 at 79.94 rubles and A-98 at 100.83 rubles. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The average price of diesel fuel decreased by 0.1%, following increases of 1.9% and 3.2% in previous weeks. — fontanka
- Prices for gasoline fell in 23 regions, with the sharpest decline recorded in Mari El at -9.7%. — tg_istories_media
- Gasoline prices in annexed Crimea and Sevastopol are the highest in Russia—222 and 206.4 rubles per litre, respectively. — tg_istories_media
Coverage (4 sources)
- 📉 Цены на бензин почти перестали расти в России — топливо подорожало всего на 0,6% за неделю. — Первый Московский
- Rosstat reports sharp slowdown in gasoline price growth — The Moscow Times
- In Russia, prices for diesel fuel have decreased — Фонтанка
- Gasoline in Russia is rising more slowly, while diesel began to become cheaper — Важные истории