Russian motorists are facing fuel shortages, with reports indicating… (бензин · топливо · сам)
Russian motorists are facing fuel shortages, with reports indicating a 10% drop in AI-92 and 13% drop in AI-95 sales compared to the previous year. In response, many are turning to alternative fuels like compressed natural gas via GBO installations due to rising prices and limited availability of conventional gasoline.
Consensus
- There is a shortage of fuel at Russian gas stations, with AI-92 sales down by 10% and AI-95 sales down by 13% compared to the previous year.
- The data on fuel sales comes from electronic fiscal cash register systems connected to tax authorities, specifically through the 'Platform OFD' system.
- Automobile owners are increasingly turning to alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG) due to high prices and limited availability of gasoline.
- Installing GBO (gasoline-bottled equipment) on vehicles is becoming more popular as a cost-saving measure, despite long waiting times for installation.
Points of divergence
- Prices shown in electronic receipts differ significantly from those reported by Rosstat, with discrepancies up to 5.88 rubles per liter for AI-98 in Leningrad Oblast and 3.6 rubles in St. Petersburg. — fontanka
- Sales of AI-100 fuel have increased by a phenomenal 37% in St. Petersburg, with it often being the only available gasoline variant recently. — fontanka
- The average waiting time for GBO installation has extended to several months, making it impossible to complete the process immediately. — vesti
- GBO installations require regular technical maintenance every 10,000 kilometers and are not allowed on vehicles parked in underground garages without proper ventilation systems. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- A question from the field of psychology. How much fuel is actually lacking in the country — Фонтанка
- Russia Explains the Pros and Cons of Car Gasification — Вести