Russian gasoline prices accelerate for fourth straight week, up 0.95% June 9–15

The Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reported on Wednesday that consumer gasoline prices in Russia rose by 0.95% during the week of June 9–15, accelerating from the previous week's gain of 0.92% (June 2–8). This marks the fourth consecutive week of faster weekly increases, following rises of 0.45% (May 26–June 1), 0.34% (May 19–25), and 0.11% (May 13–18, a shortened week due to an additional public holiday). As of June 15, gasoline prices have increased by 6.61% since the start of the year, significantly outpacing the overall inflation rate of 3.68% over the same period.

The average retail price of a litre of gasoline across Russia reached 69.11 rubles on June 15, compared with 68.45 rubles on June 8. Prices by grade include: AI-92 at 65.41 rubles per litre (up from 64.75 rubles), AI-95 at 71.11 rubles (up from 70.44 rubles), and AI-98 at 95.38 rubles (up from 95.02 rubles).

Diesel fuel prices also continued their upward trajectory, rising 0.84% from June 9–15, following a 0.86% increase the previous week and a 0.78% rise from May 26 to June 1. Year-to-date growth in diesel prices stands at 5.69%, also above the overall inflation level. The average diesel price on June 15 was 80.78 rubles per litre, up from 80.12 rubles a week earlier.

Looking at longer-term trends, Rosstat data show that in 2025, consumer gasoline prices rose by 10.78%, nearly double the annual inflation rate of 5.59%. In 2024, gasoline prices increased by 11.13%, slightly ahead of the 9.52% general inflation for that year.

The sustained acceleration in fuel prices highlights ongoing inflationary pressures in the Russian economy, with energy costs rising faster than the broader consumer price index.