Problems with fuel and sales have caused concern among agrarians in Stavropol.

Diesel fuel in Stavropol has increased in price by 10 rubles over the month, according to statistics, transportation costs for the harvest have also risen, while wheat prices are steadily falling.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", the suspension of operations at two grain terminals in Novorossiysk after drone attacks will lead to a significant reduction in grain exports and increase the risks of bankruptcy for agricultural producers amid constantly falling grain prices, analysts noted.

Lubricants and diesel are rising in price amid the harvest

As Stavropol farmers reported, gasoline became cheaper after the previous crisis, but queues are forming again at gas stations. Local authorities are trying to supply farmers with fuel — there is currently enough for the harvest. It is in full swing. The harvesting of grains is underway. The harvesting of sugar beets, sunflowers, and corn is ahead. Farmers say that against the backdrop of problems with gasoline, the prices of motor hydraulic oil and lubricants for agricultural machinery are rising in the region, BFM reported today.

According to the authorities of Stavropol, the cost of fuel increased by an average of 12% in July. Price monitoring was conducted at 49 gas stations located in the region. The average consumer price for gasoline in July was 81.80 rubles per liter, while in June it was at the level of 72.96 rubles. AI-92 rose from 68.60 to 77.33 rubles per liter. The price of AI-95 increased from 75.56 to 84.88 rubles. AI-98 and above – from 98.15 to 98.98 rubles. Diesel fuel rose from 79.70 to 89.39 rubles per liter. Gasoline motor fuel jumped in price from 28.45 to 34.68 rubles in a month, reported "Atv media".

The price of wheat is falling amid rising logistics costs

It seems that soon our wheat will be priceless, in the sense of free

Due to the blockade of ports, agrarians in the Rostov region, Krasnodar, and Stavropol territories are forced to sell grain at 20–30% below cost. For wheat, they offer 11–11.7 thousand rubles per ton excluding VAT, while production costs in some areas reach 17 thousand rubles. At the same time, logistics have become more expensive: delivering a ton of grain to the port at comparable distances costs 3–4 thousand rubles compared to 2–2.5 thousand rubles a year earlier, wrote Kommersant on July 31.

"It seems that soon our wheat will be priceless, in the sense of free," wrote Alexander Peresadin today in his Telegram channel "Agricultural Affairs in Stavropol" Alexander Peresadin.

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On July 7, the head of Stavropol region Vladimir Vladimirov reported that agrarians were "provided with all necessary resources for uninterrupted work." "There is enough equipment in the farms. A necessary stock of fuel and lubricants has been formed – we are keeping this issue under special control. The Ministry of Agriculture of the region has been instructed to continuously monitor the fuel situation in each farm, including among farmers and small enterprises. The weather is still changeable, which affects the pace of work. Nevertheless, we plan to complete the harvest in optimal agronomic terms," he wrote in his Telegram channel.

Our farmer today sometimes buys diesel fuel for 140 rubles

Meanwhile, during a weekly meeting with heads of regional departments and municipal leaders, Vladimir Vladimirov pointed out that the fuel shortage has affected farmers. "Yes, large producers seem to be more or less provided. But our farmer today sometimes buys diesel fuel for 140 rubles," said Vladimir Vladimirov.

His statements then caused confusion in the comments.

"And agrarians are still puzzled about where to get fuel, but everything is fine for him," wrote a user with the nickname name surname.

"I wonder what fuel he thinks agrarians should work on, that everything is fine for him?" asked a commentator with the nickname Death of a Poet.