The shortage of AI-95 petrol in Russia is worsening due to problems at refineries and rising demand
According to industry analysts, the unmet demand for AI-95 petrol has already exceeded 26,000 tonnes, reports SZRU.
Against the backdrop of a shortage of resources, Russian oil companies are redirecting capacity towards the production of AI-92, which the Kremlin considers a socially significant type of fuel.
Despite statements from the Russian Ministry of Energy regarding a stable situation, exchange prices for petrol continue to rise. The cost of AI-95 has approached 72,000 roubles per tonne. On the over-the-counter market, prices are approximately 10% higher.
Market participants acknowledge that supply is limited and there is a shortage of fuel.
Among the reasons for the shortage are emergency and unscheduled repairs at oil refineries, a decline in oil processing volumes and a seasonal surge in demand.
At the same time, large refineries are shutting down en masse for repairs for at least a month, making it difficult to build up reserves ahead of the summer season.
Against this backdrop, the risk of a large-scale petrol shortage this summer is growing.
The Russian authorities claim there are sufficient stocks and stable logistics, yet Russians themselves are increasingly talking about switching their cars to gas due to the rising cost of petrol and its limited availability.
Over the past year, petrol prices in Tatarstan have risen by almost 16%. The price of AI-92 has risen by 16.8%, and AI-95 by 15%.
