In Moscow and the Moscow region, the growth rate of gasoline and diesel fuel prices has sharply accelerated, writes "Kommersant". Prices increased the most in the Moscow region: in a few days, gasoline there rose by more than three rubles per liter. 🔵 Situation in Moscow. If during the spring and early summer AI-95 at gas stations in Moscow increased in price by 0.05–0.5 rubles per liter per week, then last week the price increased by 1.76 rubles, to 75.33 rubles per liter. AI-92 in Moscow from June 15-19 rose by 2.07 rubles, to 67.95 rubles per liter — previously, the increase was 0.1–0.5 rubles per week. The average cost of diesel fuel increased by 1.73 rubles, to 81.7 rubles per liter. 🔵 Situation in the Moscow region. In the Moscow region, the average cost of AI-95 this week increased by 3.44 rubles, to 76.49 rubles, and AI-92 by 3.87 rubles, to 69.71 rubles. Previously, prices for these brands increased on average by 0.1–1 rubles per week. The average cost of diesel fuel jumped by 3.33 rubles, to 82.85 rubles per liter. The increase was the maximum since March. 🔵 Reasons. Market participants explain the price increase by a reduction in fuel supply. It has become more difficult for independent gas stations to purchase petroleum products, so they are forced to buy more expensive Belarusian gasoline. Large oil companies direct fuel to their own gas stations. Experts told the publication that the price surge was caused by "unscheduled refinery repairs, increased seasonal demand, and panic buying.". 🔵 Context. On June 18, Ukrainian troops launched a record number of drones at Russia. The main target was the Moscow Refinery. A strong fire broke out at the enterprise, and residents of nearby areas faced "oil rain" and a pungent smell of smoke. More details about the attack are here, here, and here. Fuel problems against the backdrop of Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes have been recorded in at least 53 regions of Russia, as well as in the occupied territories of Ukraine, the publication The Bell previously calculated.