Ingush drivers considered the decrease in gasoline prices insufficient after the sharp rise in prices.

In Ingushetia, the most significant decrease in gasoline prices in Russia was recorded over the week – by 7.4%, according to Rosstat data. Local drivers, commenting on this information on social media, noted that at gas stations, AI-92 gasoline costs up to 89 rubles per liter, and the previous sharp rise in prices was so significant that even after the decrease, fuel remains considerably more expensive than before the price hike.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on September 24, the report on the slowdown in fuel price growth provoked criticism from the residents of Ingushetia. Commentators pointed out that prices for gasoline and food continue to rise. On September 11, the republic's authorities acknowledged problems with fuel supplies and urged gas station operators not to allow unjustified price increases. Earlier, on September 8, local drivers complained about long queues for relatively cheap gasoline, while at other stations it was sold for up to 120 rubles per liter.

In Ingushetia, from October 13 to 19, gasoline prices decreased by 7.4%, which became the most significant decrease among Russian regions. On average, across Russia during the same period, prices decreased by 0.7%, to 78.04 rubles per liter, according to data on Rosstat's website.

This information was published on October 23 on the Instagram*-public dyx_ingyshetii. The publication emphasizes that Ingushetia has become the leader in the country for reducing fuel prices.

As of 09:40 Moscow time on October 26, this publication on the Instagram*-public dyx_ingyshetii, which has about 15.4 thousand followers, received 66 likes and 28 comments.

Local drivers questioned the visibility of the price decrease and provided their own information about fuel prices at gas stations in Ingushetia.

"The 92nd gasoline costs 88," wrote arabaet, adding that AI-95 gasoline is sold for 98 rubles per liter.

"Maybe I live in the wrong Ingushetia," reacted zina_malsagova1 to the message about the price decrease.

The fuel prices at the "Podsolnukh" network gas stations are comparable to prices in other regions, noted bankrot.ing. "Interesting, where did it get cheaper?" asked the commentator.

Other discussion participants pointed out that the price decrease followed a significant price increase for gasoline, so the current figures do not indicate a return to previous fuel costs.

"This happens when initially there was a lead in raising these same prices," commented t1ymxo81.

"They raised it by 40%, lowered it by 0.6%, and everyone is happy," wrote 05_95_06_15_07_09_01_26_gruziy.

At the same time, some users confirmed the price decrease at private gas stations, although they noted that fuel had sharply increased in price there earlier. "At private stations, the 92nd rose to 120, now it's 89, do you feel the difference?" wrote dzur.dzuk06.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that high gasoline prices and their availability remain a problem for drivers in other North Caucasus republics. For example, on September 30, motorists in Dagestan criticized the explanations from the antimonopoly service regarding the reasons for the high fuel prices. Drivers pointed out that the cost of gasoline in the republic is significantly higher than in neighboring regions and demanded more effective measures from officials to reduce prices.

Earlier, on August 26, Dagestani drivers complained about the worsening situation with gasoline, queues at gas stations, and fuel shortages. Similar problems were faced by motorists in Kabardino-Balkaria, who in August reported long waits at gas stations and high prices. The main demands of drivers were to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies, affordable prices, and control over the operation of gas stations.