The fuel sales limit has been increased in Kalmykia

The fuel sales limit that was in effect at gas stations in Kalmykia has been increased to 30 liters, reported the head of the republic, Batu Khasikov. The authorities of the region did not officially announce the introduction of the limit.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on July 11, it became known that a fuel sales limit was introduced at gas stations in the Rostov region - an individual can purchase no more than 30 liters of gasoline for one vehicle. By July 15, the price of gasoline at several gas stations in the region approached 170 rubles per liter, and gasoline also significantly increased in price in Kalmykia and Stavropol. Former State Duma deputy Oleg Pakholkov reported that gasoline can be purchased without waiting in line in Kalmykia at a price of 130-160 rubles per liter.

The head of Kalmykia announced on July 15 the increase of the fuel sales limit at network gas stations. Previously, a limit of 20 liters of gasoline was in effect in Kalmykia, although officials did not publish an official decision on the introduction of restrictions.

"To avoid negative hype, restrictions on the volume of gasoline sales at network gas stations continue to be in effect. At the same time, the limit has been increased by 10 liters and now stands at 30 liters per tank," Batu Khasikov wrote in his Telegram channel.

The official added that special attention is paid to ensuring fuel for critical services, including security forces. Khasikov thanked the residents of the republic for their "responsible attitude and rational use of fuel."

The restriction on gasoline sales of 20 liters was informally in effect in Kalmykia at least since June 25, as reported by the editorial staff of the economic Telegram channel "Insides from Wall Street" on VC.ru. At the same time, the authorities of the republic did not make an official announcement about the gasoline sales restrictions by the evening of June 24, noted political scientist Mikhail Vinogradov in his Telegram channel. In the following days, official authorities also did not inform about the gasoline sales limits.

On June 23, Natalia Ganjigaeva, the first deputy minister of economy and trade of Kalmykia, stated that there was no fuel shortage in the region, "gasoline is being supplied in a normal mode," and no restrictions were introduced "and are not planned in the near future," according to a report from "Interfax."

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