ArmInfo. Thanks to the demonopolization of the market and the establishment of alternative supply chains, Armenia has successfully mitigated sharp increases in domestic fuel prices. This was announced today by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in response to a question about the future of petroleum product prices following Russia's decision to restrict gasoline exports.
It should be noted that the Russian government has officially implemented a ban on gasoline exports for direct producers, effective until July 31, 2026. The corresponding decree has already been signed and published on the official website of the Cabinet of Ministers on April 2. According to the explanations in the document, the decision was made "to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market during a period of high seasonal demand and agricultural fieldwork." Furthermore, these measures are necessary" due to the rise in global oil prices because of the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East".
Nevertheless, according to Pashinyan, Armenia is a participant in the international oil product market, and therefore the situation in the Middle East cannot but concern the country's authorities.
Recall, imports of gasoline (primarily AI-95) and diesel fuel from Azerbaijan (SOCAR) to Armenia via Georgia began in mid-December 2025, resulting in a decrease in fuel prices on the Armenian market. The first shipment of fuel was delivered on December 18-19, 2025, and additional volumes continued to arrive in January 2026.
