The authorities of Stavropol reported on the stabilization of the fuel situation.

The demand for AI-95, AI-92, and diesel fuel at gas stations in Stavropol has returned to normal levels and is approximately 2,500 tons per day, reported the authorities.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", it was previously known that "Rosneft" and "Bashneft" increased the limit on gasoline sales to 50 liters, while "Gazprom" completely lifted restrictions at its gas stations in Astrakhan, Volgograd, and Rostov regions, as well as in Krasnodar and Stavropol territories. Analysts stated that completely lifting limits before October, when the high demand season ends, is not advisable.

The fuel situation in Stavropol Territory has stabilized, reported today the press service and information policy department of the governor and government of Stavropol.

"A positive trend is observed for the most demanded types of fuel: AI-95, AI-92, and diesel fuel. Peak values for fuel sales at gas stations have been surpassed: demand has begun to decline and returned to normal levels – approximately 2,500 tons per day," the press service reported today, according to "Interfax".

In the region, the usual price order is maintained at network gas stations. The governor of Stavropol, Vladimir Vladimirov, instructed to lift restrictions on the use of official transport by officials. He also ordered the creation of a resource to monitor fuel availability so that residents of the region could see the real situation at gas stations, as stated in the message.

Recall that on July 14, Vladimir Vladimirov instructed Stavropol officials to use official transport less, which, according to him, would free up about 3,000 tons of fuel for the commercial market monthly. The governor noted that for regional leaders, vehicles can be used only in Stavropol, and all trips outside the city limits are only with his approval. Similarly, in municipal administrations, in the Duma, and in local councils of deputies.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that the fuel crisis prompted drivers in the southern regions of Russia to switch en masse to gas. Due to the influx of those wishing to install gas equipment in auto repair shops, long queues formed, and some motorists began to turn to "gray" installers who do not provide safety guarantees.

At the same time, analysts believe that the mass transition of cars to gas will not solve the fuel shortage problem due to the lack of necessary infrastructure. It is impossible to create it quickly, said Alexander Frolov, deputy general director of the National Energy Institute. "However, the current crisis is a good reason to remember the programs that already exist but are developing much slower than planned," he noted.

Leading analyst of the National Energy Security Fund Igor Yushkov believes that the mass transition to gas will not become a long-term trend. After the restoration of gasoline supplies and the disappearance of queues at gas stations, the excitement around installing gas equipment will decline, he believes.