Before Putin's visit to Krasnoyarsk, gasoline prices fell, and then fuel prices rose
In Krasnoyarsk, Russia, a sharp drop in gasoline prices was recorded on the eve of Vladimir Putin’s arrival. According to local media reports, fuel prices fell by more than 25%, and a similar drop in prices had previously been observed ahead of the Russian dictator’s visit to Irkutsk.
On the evening of August 2, the KNP gas station chain sharply lowered fuel prices. A-95 gasoline dropped from 91 to 67 rubles per liter, and A-92 from 87 to 63 rubles.
The price drop coincided with Putin’s visit to Krasnoyarsk. As early as the morning of August 3, the presidential Aurus limousine was spotted in the city, and Russian state news agencies later confirmed the Kremlin leader’s arrival.
Prior to his arrival, Krasnoyarsk also imposed traffic and parking restrictions on a number of streets, and driving schools were temporarily banned from conducting practical lessons.
The Insider notes that a similar “coincidence” occurred on July 24 during Putin’s trip to Irkutsk. At that time, one of the largest local gas station chains also sharply reduced the price of A-95 gasoline—to 68.9 rubles per liter.
KNP explained the drop in fuel prices as a result of “temporary improvements in logistics” and the arrival of an additional shipment of gasoline directly from the oil refinery. At the same time, the company emphasized that this effect was temporary.
On August 4, gasoline prices returned to their previous levels.
It is worth noting that back in mid-July, due to supply disruptions and instability in the wholesale market, the KNP network restricted sales of A-95 gasoline by introducing a coupon-based distribution system.
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