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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | RUB / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $0.870 | ₽72.60 | -42.6% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $0.970 | ₽80.94 | -36% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $0.440 | ₽36.72 | -51.6% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.078 | ₽6.509 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.123 | ₽10.26 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.009 | ₽0.751 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.011 | ₽0.918 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in Russia Today
Today a full 40-litre tank in Russia costs in the region of ₽2,904. On the average local wage that is 9.7 minutes of work per litre, or 6.5 hours for a full tank. Against gasoline, LPG is 49.4% below at ₽36.72/L.
Diesel Price in Russia
Diesel in Russia is priced at ₽80.94/L — 11.5% above the gasoline rate. Regionally, diesel sits 8.8% above petrol across 44 Europe markets — making this gap wider than usual.
How Russia Compares Globally
A litre of petrol in Russia is ₽72.60/L ($0.870), placing it 42.6% below the world average of $1.516. That places Russia 20th from the bottom among 133 tracked countries, and 2nd cheapest of the 44 in Europe. Relative to the Europe norm that is 55.3% below. Either side of it: Azerbaijan costs 28.7% less, Belarus costs 2.3% more.
Historical Price Trend
Pump prices in Russia are down 9.4% since 3 months ago, when petrol cost $0.960 against today's $0.870. In 34 weeks of data the price has travelled between $0.870 and $0.960, topping out 24 May 2026. The diesel line fell 10.2% across the same window. That is a 10.3% gap between the 23 August trough and the 24 May peak. Year to date the price is 3.3% lower than the first 2026 survey. Electricity for households fell 15.2% in parallel, standing at ₽6.509 per kWh. Natural gas fell 10.0%.
As of 2026-08-26, the retail price of gasoline in Russia is $0.870 per liter, and diesel costs $0.970 per liter. Russia’s gasoline price is 42.6% below the global average of $1.516 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $0.440 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.078 per kWh.
Russia is an oil-producing country where the government subsidizes fuel prices, keeping retail costs well below international market levels. Domestic energy policy prioritizes affordability, directly reflected in pump prices.
Based on an average monthly wage of $950 USD, a worker in Russia needs approximately 9.7 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 80.6% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
Across Europe, 44 markets are covered: Azerbaijan is lowest at $0.676, Denmark highest at $2.750, 306.8% apart.
Figures are refreshed every week from official national energy agencies and checked international data providers. Local currency amounts (RUB / ₽) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $92.63 /bbl | $0.703 /L | $0.870 | +23.8% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $85.57 /bbl | $0.658 /L | $0.870 | +32.2% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.82 /MMBtu | $0.125 /m³ | $0.009 | -92.8% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $77.03 /share | indirect | $0.078 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $45.69 /share | indirect | $0.078 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +10.6% | -6.5% |
-61%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +6.5% | -6.5% |
-100%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +1.3% | +0% |
0%
|