The rise in gasoline prices has hit the budget of Makhachkala residents.

The price of gasoline at gas stations in Makhachkala continues to rise even in the absence of large queues: at one of the gas stations checked by "Kavkazsky Uzel," it increased by ten rubles in two days. Fuel expenses for drivers have risen by at least several thousand rubles a month, Makhachkala residents reported.

As reported by "Kavkazsky Uzel", the situation with the availability of gasoline in Makhachkala has improved, although many gas stations remain closed, but fuel prices are not decreasing, so residents have to limit their trips, Makhachkala residents told "Kavkazsky Uzel." By July 8, queues at Makhachkala gas stations had decreased, but prices, according to drivers, remained high.

The operating mode of gas stations located on Shamil Avenue between the "Trolleybus Ring" and Tashkent Street in Makhachkala had not changed by July 10: the gas stations that were closed two days earlier remained closed.

At the "Asko" gas station on Shamil Avenue, gasoline increased by 10 rubles compared to July 8; fuel was available, with about 10 cars in line. The price for AI-100 is 140 rubles, AI-95 is 120 rubles, AI-92 is 115 rubles, and gas remained at the same level - 35 rubles. There was a restriction on sales to one person of 40 liters.

At other gas stations visited by the correspondent of "Kavkazsky Uzel," there were no announcements about sales restrictions, but, as drivers reported, sometimes gas station employees warned them verbally. At the Eko gas station, where three types of gasoline and diesel fuel were available on July 8, only gas was being sold on July 10, at the same price as two days ago.

At the "Neftyanik" gas station, AI-95 and AI-92 were sold at the same price of 110 rubles per liter on July 10. At the "Astra" gas station on Nasruddinov Avenue, the price for AI-100 was 125 rubles per liter, AI-95 was 120 rubles, and AI-92 was 110 rubles. At the gas station on Akushinsky Avenue, AI-95 cost 130 rubles, AI-92 was 120 rubles, gas was 36.9 rubles, and diesel fuel was 130 rubles. The queues at these gas stations were small, from three to 10 cars.

A driver Yusup told the correspondent of "Kavkazsky Uzel" that he incurred additional financial losses not so much due to the fuel shortage, but because of its significant price increase.

"In the beginning, when there was a shortage of gasoline at gas stations, a lot of time was spent searching for it, I had to be late for work, or leave at night to find a working gas station. Now it is easier to find gasoline, but the burden on the budget has increased, it’s several thousand rubles monthly," the man said.

A Makhachkala resident Nadir reported that he started using public transport more often. "It takes me a lot of time, especially during rush hours, to get to working gas stations, as all the ones near me are closed. Some still have restrictions of 20-30 liters, so to fill up a full tank, I have to go twice. I have partially started using public transport and taxis, as it is more economical," he said.

"I would stand in line for an hour if the fuel price was the same as before. With these prices, it’s very unprofitable. Fortunately, I have gas equipment installed in my car: I mainly drive on it, as it’s more economical," said Daniyal.

Commenting on the system of refueling on even and odd days introduced in the Astrakhan region, drivers expressed doubt that such an option would work in Dagestan, as there are few law-abiding car owners in the republic. "There will be chaos at gas stations, people will try to fill up with any numbers, confusion and conflicts will start. Everyone is already on edge, and now there are new restrictions," believes Moslim.

"I haven’t counted my expenses due to the rise in gasoline prices, but in the last month, it’s definitely up to 5 thousand rubles. Plus, the stress of finding a working gas station and standing in line," said Alibek. He also considers the introduction of the odd/even refueling system to be unpromising in Dagestan.