In Russia, wherever Putin goes, gasoline prices fall
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Fri, 7 August 2026Wed, 12 August 2026
What it is about
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
Le Monde English
Kyiv Post (Ukraine)
7 Aug, 01:40over 6 days12 Aug, 14:59
How it spread - 2 original reports
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- Le Monde English01:40first to report
During a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, on Monday, August 3, residents of the city were surprised to see a sudden drop in fuel prices. The event was orchestrated against the backdrop of a fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on the country's refineries.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:59
Putin’s visit to Siberia brought an unusual sight: petrol prices reportedly dropped as his motorcade passed through Novosibirsk. Residents also saw freshly repaired roads, heavy security and widespread restrictions – prompting some to joke that Putin should tour Russia nonstop.