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In the period from September 29 to October 5, 2026, changes in fuel prices in Russia were observed: a decrease in 27 regions, but a general increase in average prices across the country. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak commented on the situation at independent gas stations, the shortage of gasoline and the restoration of refineries after the attacks.
In the period from September 29 to October 5, 2026, the cost of gasoline decreased in 27 regions of Russia. RIA Novosti reports this.
At the same time, average consumer prices for fuel in the country as a whole increased by 23 kopecks - to 78.73 rubles per liter. Diesel fuel fell in price by 5 kopecks, to 86.72 rubles.
Prices for AI-92 decreased by 21 kopecks to 74.72 rubles per liter. AI-95 rose in price by 23 kopecks - to 81.03 rubles. AI-98 and above added 69 kopecks, reaching 104.32 rubles per liter.
Geography of changes
An increase in gasoline prices was recorded in 35 regions. The strongest growth is in Yakutia (+4.7 percent) and the Ivanovo region (+4 percent). The decrease, in addition to 27 subjects, is most noticeable in Mari El (-2.5 percent) and Chuvashia (-2.4 percent). In Moscow and St. Petersburg, prices increased by 0.7 and 0.1 percent, respectively.
Novak on prices at independent gas stations
The authorities intend to continue working to reduce the cost of fuel at independent gas stations to levels maintained at the gas stations of vertically integrated companies. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Channel One about this.
Previously, he emphasized that at gas stations of these companies, which provide about 80 percent of retail sales and “perform an essentially social function,” prices are rising at approximately the same level as inflation.
Shortages and imports
Novak also noted that the country still has a slight deficit in the gasoline market, to cover which all necessary measures are being taken, including those related to imports.
The rush demand, which, according to him, only increases the shortage, is no longer observed. The corresponding statements by the Deputy Prime Minister were reported on October 2 by the RIA Novosti agency.
Refinery restoration
Before this, Novak noted that oil companies had learned to quickly restore the operation of oil refineries after the attacks in Kyiv. At a plenary meeting of the Federation Council, a representative of the Cabinet of Ministers clarified that the authorities are working on measures to support the oil refinery and postpone the modernization deadline. In addition, domestic companies partially use the opportunity to import gasoline.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Fuel prices at independent filling stations will be reduced in the coming weeks as part of government measures
Likely · Within weeks
Gasoline imports will be used to cover minor market shortfalls
Likely · Within weeks

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From September 29 to October 5, 2026, the cost of gasoline decreased in 27 regions of Russia, but average consumer prices for fuel throughout the country increased by 23 kopecks to 78.73 rubles per liter. Diesel fell in price by 5 kopecks. AI-92 fell in price by 21 kopecks, AI-95 rose in price by 23 kopecks, AI-98 and above - by 69 kopecks. Price increases were recorded in 35 regions, the strongest in Yakutia and the Ivanovo region. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced his intention to reduce prices at independent gas stations to the level of vertically integrated companies and noted a slight shortage of gasoline covered by imports. He also noted that oil companies have accelerated the restoration of refineries after the attacks in Kyiv.

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