Russian Marketplaces Ban Gasoline Sales Following Antimonopoly Order
Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service has forced Avito, Ozon, and Wildberries to block fuel sales to curb speculation, while 53 Russian regions have imposed restrictions on gasoline purchases for private vehicles.
Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has compelled major online marketplaces — Avito, Ozon, and Wildberries — to halt the sale of gasoline and other fuels. Avito removed all related listings, while Ozon and Wildberries block attempts to create such product cards during moderation, before they appear on the site.
The FAS explained the move as a measure to prevent speculative resales of fuel. Avito's press service earlier stated it would remove all gasoline listings shortly to avoid speculation on essential goods. According to RBC, at the time of the announcement, Avito had over 600 private listings for gasoline sales.
Fuel Restrictions Across Russia
By June 16, according to calculations by The Bell, restrictions on fuel sales for private cars were in place in 53 Russian regions, as well as in Russia's annexed territories of Ukraine. In 18 regions, drivers are limited to purchasing no more than 50 liters or one full tank. In 11 additional regions, reports indicate fuel shortages at a significant portion of gas stations, though no per-liter limits have been imposed yet.
