Biysk Tops as the Most Expensive City for Fuel Prices Across the Altai Region
Altai Krai Loses Top Spot for Cheapest Fuel Prices in Russia
In a surprise turn of events, Biysk, a city within the Altai Krai region, has relinquished its top position as the region with the cheapest fuel prices in Russia. This change, reported by the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) in August 2025, follows nine consecutive months of Biysk leading the way in prices for all popular fuel types [1].
Previously, Altai Krai had held the second position among Russian regions with the cheapest gasoline, according to data from Altai kraystat [2]. However, the new data about Altai Krai's fuel prices in August is from Rosstat, indicating a shift in the source of the information.
It is essential to clarify that this change in ranking does not necessarily imply a decrease in prices, as the article only mentions a change in position, not specific price figures. Biysk has maintained its position as the city with the highest fuel prices in the Altai Krai [3].
Despite the change in fuel price ranking, the nine consecutive months at the top in July do not seem to be related to the shift observed in August. The shift could be attributed to various factors, such as regional supply and demand dynamics, which are not explicitly stated in the available data.
Meanwhile, the trend for food prices in Altai Krai in August was downward for agricultural products due to increased supply, which may partly offset inflationary effects from previous fuel price fluctuations [4]. This downward trend is consistent with expectations for a significant decrease in food prices in Altai Krai in August, largely due to a strong supply of key agricultural products in Russia [5].
It is worth noting that food prices at tourist locations like Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye remained relatively high in price around July 2025, consistent with typical summer season demand and tourism [6]. Production of meat and poultry in Altai Krai increased notably in the first half of 2025, with meat production up by 18.2% and poultry meat by 28.9%, which could contribute to stabilizing or lowering meat prices locally [5].
In August 2025, Altai Krai was not the region with the highest prices for all popular fuel types, nor did it hold the highest fuel prices in Russia. The exact reasons for the change in fuel price ranking remain unclear, as more detailed data is needed to fully understand the factors influencing the regional fuel market.
[1] Altai Krai Data Source [2] Previously Reported Data Source [3] Current Data Source [4] Regional Economic Factors [5] Increased Agricultural Production [6] Tourism and Food Prices
The change in fuel price ranking for Altai Krai, previously holding the second position for cheapest gasoline prices, is not attributed to a decrease in prices within the region. Instead, this shift could be due to fluctuations in regional supply and demand dynamics or other implications within the industry. Furthermore, despite the change, the energy sector, encompassing fuel prices, shows a more complex picture in Russia, demonstrating the need for more comprehensive data to fully understand the market trends.
