Residents of Magadan region rank high in fuel consumption
In the first half of 2025, Magadan Oblast residents spent an average of 8,431 rubles on refueling, making it the third-highest monthly fuel spending among Russian regions. This figure is higher than that of Moscow residents, who spent approximately 5,750 rubles in the same period.
Interestingly, the average check for one refueling in Russia increased by 9% compared to the same period in 2024, amounting to approximately 1,288 rubles. However, Magadan Oblast residents still spend more on refueling than their Moscow counterparts.
The Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (AO) has the highest monthly fuel spending among Russian regions, with an average of 11,211 rubles from January to June 2025. The LNR follows closely with an average of 9,190 rubles.
An analysis of 195 million "SberSpaсибо" users' anonymized transactions showed an increase in the use of bonuses at gas stations by 16%. The peak in spending using bonuses at gas stations was in June, while the lowest activity was recorded in February.
Despite the rising fuel prices domestically in 2025, causing government measures such as temporary gasoline export bans to stabilize prices, there is no publicly available specific data on the increase in fuel spending in Magadan Oblast from 2024 to 2025 or a direct comparison of this increase with other Russian regions.
The group "Magadan News in Telegram" focuses on life in Magadan and Magadan Oblast, discussing various aspects of life in the region, including local news, events, and community issues. The number of users in the group has recently increased.
While it is clear that fuel prices and government fuel costs have generally risen in Russia in 2025, precise statistics or comparisons specific to Magadan Oblast’s fuel spending increase from 2024 to 2025 compared to other Russian regions have not been found in the available sources. For exact figures, regional government or budget reports would need to be consulted directly.
In the context of rising fuel costs across Russia in 2025, it's intriguing to note that the energy industry has a significant impact on personal-finance concerns, as evidenced by Magadan Oblast residents spending 8,431 rubles on average per month on refueling, which is higher than that of Moscow residents. Despite temporary gasoline export bans and other government measures aiming to stabilize domestic fuel prices, there is a gap between the fuel spending of Magadan Oblast and other regions, such as the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug with an average of 11,211 rubles per month. Businesses in the finance industry could benefit from analyzing such trends to provide tailored solutions for the personal-finance needs of their clients in the face of these energy price fluctuations.
