98-Octane Gasoline Leads Fuel Price Hike in Kuzbass

Gasoline prices in Kemerovo Oblast (Kuzbass) have risen by 4 to 6.5 rubles per liter over the past year, with only compressed natural gas decreasing, according to local statistics.

Jan 28, 2026

Residents of Kuzbass are paying an average of five rubles more per refuel compared to last year.
Source:
Maksim Serkov / NGS42.RU

In Kemerovo Oblast (Kuzbass), gasoline prices have increased by 4 to 6.5 rubles (approx. $0.04–$0.07 at current rates) per liter over the past year. On Thursday, January 22, Kemerovostat reported that in 2025, only one type of fuel has decreased in price — compressed natural gas (CNG).

Price increases for fuel have been gradual over the course of the past year.
Source:
Kemerovostat

If at the beginning of the year, CNG at gas stations cost 30.76 rubles (about $0.32) per liter, now it is 27.48 rubles (about $0.29). The price drop amounted to 3.3 rubles (about $0.03).

Other types of fuel jumped in price: 92-octane (AI-92) gasoline rose by five rubles (about $0.05): it cost 53.09 rubles (about $0.56), now it is 58.62 rubles (about $0.62). 95-octane gasoline a year ago could be bought for 57.55 rubles (about $0.61), now its price is 63.16 rubles (about $0.66). The cost increase amounted to 5.6 rubles (about $0.06). 98-octane added 6.5 rubles per liter (about $0.07): from 77.48 rubles (about $0.82) to 83.92 rubles (about $0.88).

Diesel fuel became more expensive by four rubles (about $0.04): it was 71.77 rubles (about $0.76), now it is 75.73 rubles (about $0.80).

Earlier, an expert explained how fuel prices will change in 2026. Also, in the region, services related to car maintenance have risen significantly in price.