Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak ordered the preparation of amendments that will ban the sale of only premium fuel at Russian gas stations. This was reported by TASS.
Novak noted that high prices are seen at gas stations where only premium fuel can be purchased.
“That’s why I’ve ordered changes to the regulatory framework that establishes requirements that premium fuel be sold at gas stations only when standard fuel is available, so people have a choice,” Novak said.
Before reportedNovak instructed the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service to monitor the situation in retail fuel prices in the new regions, Siberia and Dagestan, as well as in the Far East. Novak emphasized that the prices of all kinds of fuel at gas stations should not exceed inflation at the end of the year and that FAS is obliged to follow this. In turn, representatives of the Ministry of Energy, oil companies and the Federal Antimonopoly Service reported that prices for gasoline and diesel at gas stations have stabilized.
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