Tatarstan: Gas queues vanish after summer cyclone
Another summer weekend has passed. If you were busy relaxing and didn«t catch the news, we have prepared a digest of the main events of the past days.
Dam water breakthrough
On Saturday, Tatarstan dealt with the aftermath of an active cyclone. Due to heavy rains, the reservoir in the Aznakayevsky District could not cope with the water flow, and it gushed through the dam in a huge stream. Rescuers quickly resolved the situation, and no residential buildings were flooded.
Shortage of LPG equipment in Kazan
In the capital of Tatarstan, over recent weeks, amid a gasoline shortage, demand for installation of LPG equipment has soared. Three different companies that install and service LPG equipment unanimously told our publication. Previously, everything could be done for 40,000 rubles ($400), but now the price tag has exceeded 100,000 rubles ($1,000).
Tatarstan carriers consider price increases
Against the backdrop of the gasoline shortage, Tatarstan carriers have considered raising the cost of their services. Business representatives said that the fuel crisis has directly hit them — in some cases, bus drivers had to bypass up to 10 gas stations to prepare for a trip.
How gasoline prices in Tatarstan have changed over 5 years
The fact that gasoline has become noticeably more expensive in recent months is no secret. But if you look at the dynamics over 5 years, your eyes involuntarily widen. We figured out how prices have changed since 2021 and compared current prices in Tatarstan and other Volga region areas. Spoiler: things are still quite good here.
Is the fuel crisis in Tatarstan ending?
Meanwhile, over the weekend, residents of Kazan and nearby areas noticed that queues at gas stations have become much shorter, and in some cases disappeared entirely. Instead of the previous hours, drivers now spend a comfortable tens of minutes refueling.
A student from Tatarstan tells about his trip to America
A wonderful story straight from 2018. A resident of Almetyevsk recalled how he got into the Work and Travel program: students went to the USA for summer vacations and worked in the service industry. A real adventure for young people. Our hero shared amazing stories from his trip and showed cool footage.
