The authorities of Ingushetia acknowledged problems with fuel in the region.

The meeting of the operational headquarters on the situation in the oil products market took place in the government of Ingushetia, where officials urged operators not to allow unjustified price increases.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", gasoline is sold at gas stations in Ingushetia without queues for a price of up to 120 rubles per liter, while motorists have to wait for hours in line for cheaper fuel, drivers reported. They also noted that the fuel shortage persists at not all gas stations, but the ability to refuel without waiting often means significantly higher prices.

Participants of the meeting discussed the operation of gas stations, volumes and schedules of supplies, availability of fuel, and retail prices. According to the Prime Minister of Ingushetia, Vladimir Slastenin, the authorities intend to discuss the situation with the Federal Antimonopoly Service to understand what "causes the change in fuel prices and to prevent unjustified price increases."

"We need to see the real picture across the republic: how much fuel is available today, how much is being supplied, and which gas stations are operating. In each case where interruptions occur, we need to investigate - what the reason is, at what stage the problem arises, and what can be done to eliminate it," he said.

Slastenin emphasized that first of all, those areas where fuel shortages directly affect operations - agriculture, utilities, and other organizations - must be ensured. "Our task is to ensure stable supplies and the normal functioning of the market," the Prime Minister stated.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that on June 27, social media users complained about rising prices and the lack of gasoline at some gas stations in Ingushetia. At some gas stations, there were restrictions on fuel dispensing, and at one network, gasoline was sold by coupons. Prices at private gas stations in Chechnya had risen to 190 rubles by mid-July, readers of "Caucasian Knot" noted.

The fuel shortage arose against the backdrop of attacks on oil refineries, including those located in southern Russia. For instance, on June 10, a fire occurred at the refinery in the village of Afipsky. On June 5, a fuel base in Ust-Labinsk caught fire, requiring the evacuation of residents from nearby houses. On June 2, a fire broke out at the oil refinery in the village of Ilsk in the Seversky district as a result of a drone attack. The fire was extinguished the same day.