PublishedAug 21 2025
https://www.ft.com/content/1a22515d-f0e2-4f11-8e1f-6d7b9d30ef13
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Russian authorities barred the release of such data last May amid Ukraine’s attacks, citing the need to prevent “market manipulation in light of the geopolitical situation”.
But even without access to official data, Russians can see that the fuel situation is worsening. While retail prices have risen more slowly than wholesale ones thanks to state financial support for oil companies in the domestic market — as well as an unspoken ban on sharp price rises — the increases have still been steep.
Retail petrol prices in Russia have risen 9 per cent over the past year and more than 5 per cent since January, outpacing average inflation. The price increases and the shortages vary across regions and fuel stations, with the most acute shortages in areas far from the country’s centre.
