Between September 11 and 18, diesel prices at Moscow’s gas stations showed a notable uptick, with the weighted average rising by 0.47 rubles per liter. The new average reached 62.13 rubles for a single liter of diesel, a shift reported by the Moscow Fuel Association, known as the MTA. This figure reflects a broad movement across the major retail fuel networks tracked by the association, signaling a citywide trend rather than isolated changes at a few stations.
The weekly MTA analysis highlighted that price increases were not confined to a single chain but occurred across all networks monitored in the system. The most pronounced rise occurred at NeftMagistral outlets, where diesel climbed by 2 rubles per liter to 68.19 rubles. Tatneft also lifted its diesel price by 57 kopecks, bringing the cost to 61.06 rubles per liter. These shifts illustrate how different operators adjusted their pricing in response to market dynamics, competition, and supply conditions during the week under review.
Other major brands followed the upward trend, with Rosneft and Teboil stations posting increases of 50 kopecks per liter. The resulting prices stood at 61.53 rubles and 62.32 rubles per liter, respectively, underscoring a broad sectoral movement rather than isolated spikes at a handful of locations. This pattern suggests a consolidated pricing environment across the city’s retail network as traders respond to evolving wholesale costs and regional demand.
In parallel with diesel, gasoline prices also moved higher over the same period. The weighted average cost of AI-92 in Moscow rose by 20 kopecks to 50.76 rubles per liter, while AI-95 saw a larger uptick of 23 kopecks, reaching 56.30 rubles per liter. The concurrent rise in both grades points to shared market pressures affecting refining and distribution costs, alongside currency and import considerations that influence the domestic fuel market in Russia’s capital.
On the morning of September 18, the wholesale market for summer diesel set a fresh benchmark, with prices exceeding 74 thousand rubles per ton. This milestone was recorded at the St. Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange, highlighting the role of wholesale pricing dynamics in shaping retail levels and the overall affordability of diesel for local fleets and consumers alike. The data emphasize how wholesale swings can translate into consumer price changes across the city in a relatively short period.
These observed shifts come in the context of ongoing discussions about diesel supply in Russia and the broader implications for international markets. Analysts note that domestic pricing trends are influenced by a combination of wholesale costs, refinery output, logistics, seasonal demand, and geopolitical factors that can affect fuel availability and price trajectories in the near term. Stakeholders monitor these indicators closely as they inform budgeting, transportation planning, and consumer expectations about fuel costs in the coming weeks.