Stavropol residents doubted the stabilization of gasoline supplies.

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Residents of the Stavropol Territory reported a decrease in gasoline prices at gas stations, but doubted that fuel supplies had stabilized.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", at the end of August, the governor of the Stavropol Territory, Vladimir Vladimirov, promised that the situation with fuel in the region would improve in the second half of September. Residents of the region, commenting on his forecast in Telegram, criticized the officials' measures to improve the situation with fuel. In the second half of September, he stated that the situation would stabilize by the beginning of October, but residents of the region reacted skeptically to this promise.

Drivers from the Stavropol Territory told a correspondent of "Caucasian Knot" on November 1 that currently the price of gasoline at gas stations has decreased. The survey is not representative and reflects only the private opinions of those surveyed.

Andrey stated that the last time he refueled with A-95 gasoline, which cost 76 rubles per liter. Alexander refueled with A-92 gasoline for 67 rubles. Vyacheslav refueled with A-95 gasoline for 70 rubles per liter.

Earlier I used to go out every weekend for my errands, but now only for work.

The only exception was Roman, who stated that he buys A-95 gasoline for 100 rubles per liter. He also turned out to be the only one who admitted that gasoline prices have started to consume a significant part of his income. "I earn 60-70 thousand a month. Earlier I could save about 20 thousand. I had to cut back on trips. Earlier I used to go out every weekend for my errands, but now only for work," Roman stated.

He also noted the problem of gasoline quality. "If earlier we always knew what we were refueling with, now there is no trust in it. We fill fuel into an American engine, and it might break down tomorrow, and no one will compensate me for anything," he stated.

Andrey reported that he has developed a habit of stocking up on gasoline amid the crisis. Vyacheslav also reported developing a habit. "If I see that there is only half a tank left, I prefer to refuel to have a full tank," he said.

Roman noted that after the start of the crisis, he began to call ahead or check online for information about the availability of gasoline at the station before going there. "So as not to drive for nothing," he stated. Alexander and Alexey stated that they have not acquired any new habits during the crisis.

No one knows what will happen next with prices.

All surveyed drivers stated that after the gasoline crisis, they lost trust in the stability of fuel supplies. "They will strike at the oil refinery, and everything will return again," noted Andrey. "I have distrust in the supply. I am not sure it will be stable," he emphasized. Vyacheslav stated: "No one knows what will happen next with prices." Roman noted that "it will be very difficult to achieve stability now." Alexey emphasized that, in his opinion, "there may be problems with gasoline in the future."

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