Prices for gasoline have risen in Transbaikalia
In the eastern region of Russia, Zabaykalsky Krai, the governor has made a call to action in response to a recent increase in fuel prices. The governor's initiative aims to establish a network of state-owned gas stations, with the hope of reducing fuel prices for residents.
According to reports published on the ZabaykalkraiStat website, the prices of AI-92, AI-95, AI-98, and above gasoline brands increased from July 28 to August 4. The governor's call for state-owned gas stations is a response to this price hike.
Simultaneously, the Russian Antimonopoly Service has taken action in Zabaykalsky Krai to investigate potential price manipulation by gas stations. This check could impact the prices of gasoline brands, as well as potentially the prices of diesel fuel. It is worth noting that the antimonopoly service's check will be conducted in the Far East, not limited to Zabaykalsky Krai.
However, as of August 2025, there is no data indicating any ongoing or planned state-owned gas station network development in Zabaykalsky Krai to reduce fuel costs. No announcements or government initiatives addressing fuel price reduction through state-run fuel stations in the region are reported in recent months.
The antimonopoly service's action could help address any issues of price manipulation by gas stations, but it remains to be seen whether the governor's call for state-owned gas stations will lead to a reduction in fuel prices in the region. The cost of diesel fuel, meanwhile, remained unchanged during the same period in Zabaykalsky Krai.
As the situation develops, it is important to stay informed about any updates regarding the governor's call for state-owned gas stations and the antimonopoly service's investigation. Consulting specialized regional government releases or energy sector reports from official Russian sources might provide more precise and updated information.
The governor's initiative to establish a network of state-owned gas stations in Zabaykalsky Krai aims to address the recent increase in fuel prices. This move concertedly aligns with the governor's goal of reducing fuel costs for the region's residents.
Despite the ongoing antimonopoly service investigation into potential price manipulation by gas stations, there's currently no reported plan in the region for developing a state-owned gas station network to reduce fuel costs, as of August 2025.
