Vadim Alekseyev, editor of the Novosibirsk radio station «Komsomolskaya Pravda», said that gas stations in the region are forming long queues. Fuel is sometimes absent, and the price of 95‑grade gasoline has grown to 170 rubles per liter. Some drivers now wait up to two hours to fill up, compared with twelve or more hours earlier.
In Irkutsk the situation has eased. The journalist Galina Solonina explained that about 70% of retail fuel trade is done by independent stations, which used to buy from other refineries. Those stations faced delivery gaps, but now they receive supplies, including from exchange auctions.
Black‑market sellers take advantage of the shortage. According to user‑generated sites, a can of gasoline can be bought for 250 rubles per liter, almost double the official price. Residents create Telegram groups and online maps to share real‑time data on availability and price.
Public opinion is mixed. Some users in forums praise the community effort to track stations, calling it a handy navigation tool. Others express frustration over high street prices and the time spent waiting.
Analyst view: the market structure is the core problem. Independent stations dominate the retail segment, and when a single refinery has issues, the whole chain suffers. The recent influx of exchange supplies is expected to stabilize the situation, but experts say dependence on a few sources remains a risk.
Practical tip: if you need fuel during a shortage, check local community apps before arriving at a station. Planning the fill‑up time and using cashless payment can also shorten the wait.
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