Drivers urged the authorities of North Ossetia to address the issue of high fuel prices.

The cancellation of fuel sales restrictions in North Ossetia did not solve the problem of high fuel prices, and prices for automotive gas also remain high, local drivers pointed out, urging the authorities to lower fuel costs and pay attention to the ongoing disruptions in the supply of high-octane gasoline.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on October 26, the authorities of North Ossetia announced the cancellation of restrictions on gasoline sales at gas stations due to increased fuel supplies. By order of the head of the republic, Sergey Menyaylo, limits were lifted for both local motorists and drivers from other regions. Previously, there was a limit of 40 liters per refueling for vehicles with license plates from North and South Ossetia, and 20 liters for others. However, on October 23, drivers reported ongoing queues at network gas stations, despite officials' reports of regular fuel supplies.

Information about the cancellation of gasoline sales restrictions was published on October 26 by the Instagram*-public region15.info. The publication notes that fuel supplies to North Ossetia have increased several times, and the head of the republic Sergey Menyaylo ordered to lift the restrictions while maintaining control over the situation in the fuel market.

"We are canceling the loyalty program. We are lifting all restrictions and keeping the situation under control. If something fluctuates, we will reintroduce it," Menyaylo's words are quoted in the publication.

As of 08:00 Moscow time on October 27, this post in the Instagram*-public region15.info, which has about 464 thousand followers, received 1219 likes and 139 comments.

Drivers noted the high prices of gasoline and urged the authorities to take measures to reduce them. "Didn’t he order to lower the prices?" asked valerii26ramonov.

"The price of gasoline should be lowered or salaries increased," wrote zita_magkoeva.

"And what about the price of this gasoline? Yes, you can take gasoline without restrictions, buy as much as you need. But at exorbitant prices," criticized the decision k.v.v2606.

Other users doubted that lifting the limits would eliminate problems with fuel availability. "Okay, restrictions are gone, but will there be gasoline? 95/98 is available from private sellers, but for some reason, not at network gas stations," wrote user avtoatelie_ksv.

"Haven't they been lifted for a long time? What's the point of this order? For at least two weeks, 'Gazprom' has been refueling without restrictions, it just runs out quickly, and there are no limits. And private sellers didn't have much in the way of restrictions, fill as much as you want, as long as you can pay," noted anton40253.

"They lowered the price by 10 rubles at some gas stations in Mozdok. But 'Gazprom' and 'Lukoil', where prices remained reasonable, continue to operate only until noon, having huge queues! So, the situation remains the same, much to the population's regret," reported inna_zhivaya.

Another topic of criticism was the price of automotive gas. "At least he should look at the gas prices. It costs 43 rubles per liter. But he promised 39," wrote marat.g.z.

"Sergey Ivanovich, does it not bother you that gas is already 43 rubles, while you ordered not to raise it above 40?" addressed the head of the republic helina_koroll.

"It's fine to release it, but how will you deal with the prices? Why is gas 41 rubles in one place and 44 in another? These are speculators! They used to fight them, but now they do whatever they want," outraged ama21212025.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that motorists in North Ossetia have repeatedly complained about high fuel prices and insufficient availability of gasoline. Thus, on October 14, drivers doubted the objectivity of official data on the average price of gasoline, noting that at gas stations with cheap fuel, one has to stand in queues, while at other gas stations, prices are significantly higher. On September 12, residents of the republic called on Sergey Menyaylo to take measures against rising gasoline prices, including checking the reasons for the price increase and the work of the antimonopoly service.