Abkhazian motorists lamented the shortage of gasoline and queues at gas stations.

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Gasoline in Abkhazia can only be purchased after standing in a long multi-hour queue, local motorists complained, adding that prolonged waits negatively affect their work.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on August 11, Abkhazian motorists complained that gasoline in the republic is only available at a few gas stations. Due to the fuel shortage at other gas stations, drivers have to stand in queues for hours.

The situation with gasoline in Abkhazia is very difficult, local motorists told a correspondent from "Caucasian Knot" on August 11. The survey is not representative and reflects only the private opinions of the respondents.

Everything is very bad

To refuel, one has to stand in queues for three to four hours, said Radik from Sukhum. "Everything is very bad. This waiting in queues affects our work, as instead of working, we are standing at gas stations," he noted.

Oleg from Sukhum also confirmed that gasoline can only be obtained after standing in a long queue, according to him - more than three hours. "And without this gasoline, there is simply none," he noted.

Andrei from the village of Babushara also reported on the queues. "I recently refueled, I had to wait for three hours. And they only poured 20 liters. The price of gasoline has risen: A-92 now costs 74 rubles, A-95 - 90 rubles per liter," he said.

However, Andrei was the only driver to report changes in price; others said that prices had not risen. According to the driver, a similar situation is developing throughout the republic, and it takes away the time people need for work.

It’s better in Russia now than here

Enok from Gagra assessed the situation as maximally pessimistic: "It’s better in Russia now than here," he said. The queues, according to him, sometimes stretch for a kilometer.

Anna from Gagra noted that she has not seen such queues and gasoline shortages in her memory. "This has not happened before, I don’t remember it being like this. Very long queues, people stand for two to three hours. I haven’t seen it myself, but there are rumors that the situation is a bit easier near the border with Russia," she said.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that at the end of July, long queues appeared at gas stations in Abkhazia, and drivers were allowed no more than 20 liters of fuel. The authorities called the disruptions temporary and urged residents not to stockpile gasoline. By July 31, the situation had improved somewhat, but motorists still reported queues and restrictions on fuel sales of 20-30 liters per car.

After another report from the authorities about gasoline supplies, drivers reported a new deterioration of the situation. According to them, cars lined up at gas stations in several rows and occupied the oncoming lane, and the wait lasted several hours. Later, residents doubted the effectiveness of the announced supplies, as queues at gas stations and the limit of 20 liters of fuel remained.