
A number of gas stations in the Republic of Khakassia have reduced fuel prices after inspections by the Federal Antimonopoly Service, warnings and the initiation of cartel cases.
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In the summer, there were interruptions in fuel supplies in Russia, and therefore the government and the Federal Antimonopoly Service are taking measures to curb prices.
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The Federal Antimonopoly Service conducted inspections of gas stations in Khakassia.
Some gas stations have reduced fuel prices after warnings and cartel cases were filed.
MOSCOW, August 18 - RIA Novosti. A number of gas stations in Khakassia have reduced fuel prices after inspections by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS), the agency reported.
In Russia this summer there were interruptions in fuel supplies. To improve the situation, the government has already taken a number of measures, including banning fuel exports and providing tax incentives for imports and production growth in the country. The FAS regularly checks prices at gas stations to prevent them from rising unjustifiably.
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