The proposal to reduce gasoline prices in Dagestan is addressed to gas station owners.

The Union of Entrepreneurs of Dagestan urged gas station owners to independently lower fuel prices.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", it is still difficult to find a functioning gas station in Makhachkala, and gasoline prices remain unjustifiably high, drivers surveyed by "Caucasian Knot" reported. Following gasoline, gas prices at gas stations in Dagestan are also rising.

The Union of Entrepreneurs of Dagestan has initiated a reduction in retail prices for automotive fuel.

"Wholesale prices for petroleum products have decreased, the market situation is improving, and lowering retail prices will help reduce social tension and support the residents of the republic. We suggest that gas station owners independently assess procurement conditions and support the initiative. This is an opportunity to show that business listens to people and acts responsibly," the message on the union's Telegram channel states.

According to the Telegram channel "Ask Rasul", entrepreneurs were advised to aim for the following prices: AI-95 — 98 rubles per liter; AI-92 — 89 rubles per liter.

The Telegram channel "Draft" published today an appeal from one of the residents of Makhachkala to the head of the republic, Fyodor Shchukin.

"I am addressing you with a question that concerns many residents of the Republic of Dagestan, particularly the city of Makhachkala. When will a real decision be made regarding the regulation of fuel prices in the republic? Currently, the price of AI-95 gasoline in Makhachkala reaches 110 rubles per liter, while in other regions where large network gas stations operate, similar gasoline can be purchased for about 88-90 rubles. A reasonable question arises: why are residents of Dagestan forced to pay so much more for fuel?" he asked.

When the region is predominantly served by local gas station networks, a situation arises where if one market participant raises prices, others follow suit. However, when it comes time to lower fuel prices, no one is in a hurry to do so, he pointed out, noting that the presence of large federal and network companies in the fuel market of the republic could create real competition and force market participants to reconsider their pricing policies.

As of November 3, there were already two gas stations affiliated with "Tatneft" operating in the republic. The entry of network gas stations into the Dagestan market is hindered by the resistance of the local fuel lobby, expensive logistics, and the costs of companies operating fully legally, noted economists and journalists surveyed by "Caucasian Knot".