Prices for AI-92 gasoline in Russia have shifted noticeably since early 2022, with SPIMEX data showing a drop to 36.6 thousand rubles per ton and about 26.9 rubles per liter today. A ton at this rate corresponds to roughly 1360.5 liters, underscoring a significant price movement in wholesale markets. In everyday retail, Petrol Plus reports the typical price at gas stations averaging 46.95 rubles per liter, which sits about 20 rubles higher than the wholesale level. This gap reflects the common markup seen between wholesale supply and retail sales in the petroleum sector.
Recent market activity indicates further moderation. Over the last week, AI-92 prices declined by about 5.2 percent, according to Kommersant. AI-95 gasoline also fell by roughly 5.4 percent, with a ton priced at about 40.7 thousand rubles, equating to around 30.53 rubles per liter at wholesale, and approximately 51.69 rubles per liter at gas stations when markup effects are included. These shifts highlight ongoing volatility in midgrade and premium gasoline as wholesale costs respond to global and domestic dynamics.
Diesel fuel for summer use has followed a similar downward trajectory, though the rate of decline is gentler, around 1.8 percent in the latest period. A wholesale ton of summer diesel, covering roughly 1162 liters, now sits near 53.5 thousand rubles, which translates to about 46.04 rubles per liter. Retail prices near stores average about 53.19 rubles per liter, reflecting the typical spread between wholesale and retail channels as market participants adjust to supply and demand pressures.
The broad pattern of falling fuel prices is linked to export limitations faced by Russia and its companies in the current sanctions environment. Reduced outbound sales lessen demand on international markets and can influence domestic wholesale pricing as companies recalibrate inventories and logistics to align with evolving regulatory conditions. While some buyers face restricted access abroad, domestic supply chains continue to operate, with rebalancing occurring across gasoline and diesel sectors as market participants respond to shifts in trade flows and policy signals. These dynamics shape pricing for AI-92, AI-95, and summer diesel as stakeholders monitor sanctions, currency movements, and regional demand trends. In this evolving context, consumers may experience continued pricing normalization and occasional volatility depending on export restrictions, refinery throughput, and seasonal demand fluctuations. The data cited come from SPIMEX, Petrol Plus, and Kommersant, reflecting wholesale benchmarks, retail pricing patterns, and weekly market movements.