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Russia Opens Antitrust Case Into Gazprom Subsidiary Over Sharp Fuel Supply Cuts

By  |  July 26, 2025

Russia’s Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) has initiated legal proceedings against a Gazprom subsidiary, citing a dramatic reduction in fuel sales on the country’s key energy trading platform during peak demand season.

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    Per a statement released Friday, the FAS accused Gazprom’s oil-products trading division of significantly cutting its supply of Ai-92 and Ai-95 gasoline on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange. The agency reported that between May 20 and June 27, sales of Ai-92 fell by 74%, while Ai-95 volumes dropped by 50%. The watchdog indicated that such reductions during a period of heightened demand could breach competition regulations and potentially destabilize the market.

    According to the same statement, the antitrust agency had previously issued a formal warning to Gazprom on June 17, requesting an explanation for the drop in sales from its Surgut and Astrakhan facilities—both of which are considered key contributors to Russia’s domestic fuel supply. Gazprom was given a ten-day window to respond to the inquiry, according to reporting by RBC and Gazeta.ru.

    The investigation unfolds against a backdrop of rising retail fuel prices across Russia, prompting discussions within the Kremlin over possible export restrictions to safeguard domestic availability. Per a statement from FAS, authorities are weighing new limitations on gasoline exports, particularly with the agricultural harvest season and peak summer travel approaching, which are expected to further strain supply.
    Source: Oil Price