The price of Belarusian A-92 gasoline is rising rapidly amid the fuel crisis in Russia
The Russian fuel market is seeing a sharp rise in the price of AI-92 gasoline from Belarus, caused by an acute shortage of petroleum products.
Over the past week, the price per metric ton has risen by 6%, reaching 127,000 rubles (approximately $1,625), which is 1.8 times higher than the price at the beginning of May.
The total volume of Belarusian fuel sold on the exchange in June reached nearly 80,000 metric tons, although just a year ago these shipments were minimal.
Market experts note that the capacity of the Mozyr and Novopolotsk oil refineries is limited.
Although these facilities are theoretically capable of meeting the needs of the Moscow region, their overall capacity to supply the entire country remains quite low.
Insiders report on the advantages of Belarusian contracts—deliveries are made within 30 days without delays or rescheduling.
In contrast, domestic Russian deals are often delayed up to 60 days, with actual shipments occurring only on the 35th day, creating constant instability.
On the St. Petersburg Exchange, as of June 30, the price of AI-92, based on the index for the European part of Russia, rose by 0.12% to 70.71 thousand rubles (about $905) per metric ton.
AI-95 gasoline also rose in price by 0.01% and is now trading at 75.12 thousand rubles, or approximately $961 per metric ton.
The fuel crisis in Russia has worsened following a series of attacks on local oil refineries, causing gasoline production to plummet by 25%—to 85 thousand metric tons per day.
With the economy requiring 110 thousand metric tons, a fuel shortage is being felt in more than 80 federal subjects, and restrictions on fuel sales have been officially imposed in 40 regions.
Four more regions of the Russian Federation have imposed restrictions on fuel sales due to the shortage
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