OREANDA-NEWS. Average gasoline prices in Russia in January - June of 2016 grew by 6.1% compared with the same period of the last year. At the same time in June of this year, gasoline prices rose by 1% compared to May, according to Rosstat.

Increase in consumer prices for gasoline for the first summer month was noted in 73 subjects of the Russian Federation, among which by 2% or higher - in 13 subjects. The most significant price increase was recorded in the Kemerovo region – by 3%, Bryansk and Kursk regions – by 2.9% and by 2.7% respectively.