Russian vertically integrated oil companies are maintaining retail fuel prices at their service stations at or below the rate of inflation, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters on Thursday.
The statement comes as the government seeks to stabilize domestic energy costs amid broader economic pressures.
Novak highlighted that major producers have prioritized direct supply to consumers through their own networks and to regions served by independent operators.
This strategy aims to mitigate price volatility for end-users, even as independent stations experience upward pressure on fuel costs.
The distinction underscores the government's reliance on state-aligned majors to anchor domestic pricing stability.
The comments follow earlier directives from Novak instructing major oil firms to increase fuel deliveries to the Irkutsk and Trans-Baikal regions to address rising domestic demand.