At present, independent gas stations have almost no opportunity to…
At present, independent gas stations have almost no opportunity to purchase fuel in the wholesale segment at prices corresponding to exchange indicators.
Consensus
- The Russian Fuel Union (RTS) sent a letter to the government regarding problems faced by independent gas stations.
- Independent gas stations are unable to purchase fuel at acceptable prices.
- Oil companies prioritize supplying their own networks over independent operators.
- There is a significant reduction in wholesale fuel sales on the exchange market.
- Previously purchased and prepaid batches of fuel are being delivered with delays or canceled.
- Melkooptovaya (small-scale wholesale) sales to independent operators occur at prices 1.5–2 times higher than exchange indicators.
- The situation has persisted despite overall stabilization in the fuel market.
Points of divergence
- The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) reported a trend toward decreasing fuel prices at private gas stations and stated it had issued 52 warnings related to pricing and opened 28 criminal cases. — vesti
- A shortage of fuel in Russia began at the end of May, with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak citing Ukrainian military strikes on Russian oil refineries as a cause, leading to queues at gas stations and rising prices. The government responded by temporarily banning fuel exports, introducing incentives for oil imports, and increasing the load on operating refineries. — kommersant
- Small-scale wholesale sales outside of exchange markets are available only in limited volumes through import or self-pickup at certain WINK bases or oil depots. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian Fuel Union Reported to Government on Problems of Independent Gas Stations — Вести
- Russian Fuel Union Reported to Government on Problems of Private Gas Stations — Коммерсантъ
- Российский топливный союз обратил внимание кабмина на проблемы частных АЗС — Интерфакс