Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 2
Russian Gasoline Prices Jump 1.7% to 72.38 Rubles a Liter as Ukrainian Strikes Crimp Supply
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 2

Russian Gasoline Prices Jump 1.7% to 72.38 Rubles a Liter as Ukrainian Strikes Crimp Supply

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 2

Summary

  • 72.38 rubles a liter was Russia’s average gasoline price in June 23-29, up 1.7% from the prior week, according to Federal Statistics Service data released Wednesday.
  • Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have disrupted fuel production, triggering a nationwide gasoline shortage and long lines at filling stations.
  • The latest gain follows the biggest weekly increase in at least 20 years, showing supply damage is still feeding through to retail prices.
  • Rising pump prices are reviving concerns that fuel shortages could add to inflation pressure across Russia.

Insights

As gas lines grow and prices soar, can Moscow prevent a summer of domestic discontent from derailing its war effort?
Has Ukraine’s drone strategy exposed a fatal flaw in Russia’s ability to protect its own critical infrastructure?