In Irkutsk, gasoline keeps getting more expensive, a liter of AI 98 now costs up to 40.7 rubles, and in June and July prices for AI 95, AI 92 and diesel rose by 2 rubles. Irkutsk Region remains among Siberias three regions with the most expensive fuel, and analysts warn that in August prices may keep rising because of repairs at ANHK and reduced wholesale sales.
The price of gasoline in Irkutsk has risen to 40 rubles. For that money, you can buy a liter of AI-98 at a Rosneft gas station. At OMNI and Krais, the 98-octane has already gone beyond that figure and costs 40.6 and 40.7 rubles, respectively. Over June and July, the price of AI-95, AI-92, and diesel fuel increased by 2 rubles.Irkutsk Oblast still ranks among the TOP 3 regions of the Siberian Federal District with the most expensive gasoline. According to Tomskstat as of August 10, in terms of AI-92 price, Chita is in first place in the SFD (37.22 rubles), and Kyzyl is in second place (36.9 rubles). As for AI-95, the maximum price for this grade of gasoline was also recorded in Chita – 38.74 rubles. Kyzyl is again in second place – 38.29 rubles.
Since the beginning of summer, gasoline in Irkutsk has become about 1.5 rubles more expensive. Also, analysts predicted a rise in fuel prices in August due to scheduled maintenance at ANHK and a reduction in wholesale sales. According to the independent agency "Commodity Markets Analytics," production of commercial gasoline may decrease by about 40%.