More than 150 gas stations have been put up for sale across Russia over the past month, according to Russian media, which analyzed listings on online marketplaces, commercial real estate websites, and corporate platforms.
The properties on the market include both independently owned filling stations and those operated by major oil companies. In some cases, owners are offering entire gas station chains for sale. Prices range from 1 million to 150 million rubles, depending on the region, equipment, and other factors.
The main reason behind the wave of sales is the sharp increase in wholesale fuel prices. Independent operators are forced to buy gasoline and diesel on commodity exchanges or through intermediaries at elevated prices, while large oil companies prioritize supplying their own retail networks.
According to the ASTRA Telegram channel, Russia had approximately 27,700 gas stations at the beginning of 2026, of which nearly 19,840 were independently owned. This segment has been hit hardest by rising operating costs and disruptions in fuel supplies.
Russia’s fuel market has deteriorated significantly since June, following Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. Several regions have experienced gasoline and diesel shortages, leading to long queues at filling stations, with some motorists reportedly waiting up to 10 hours to refuel.
Since the beginning of July, the attacks have intensified further, with oil refineries, fuel depots, and oil pumping stations across Russia coming under attack almost every day.
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