"The market is shifting to ultra-short-term planning": freight rates in Russia will likely change every few weeks.

Overall, over the year, the cost of freight transportation in Russia increased by almost a third – 28,8%. Journalists were told about this. рассказал head of the logistics platform ATI.SU Svyatoslav VildeMoreover, according to him, the most significant jump occurred in the last month and a half—a whopping 17,5%. The main reason for the price spike was the fuel shortage.

"Drivers are spending more time in lines at gas stations, refusing to deliver due to fuel shortages, or simply fearing they won't be able to fulfill orders or will work at a loss," Wilde explained. 

Price increases have been recorded on all 100 routes considered the most popular in Russia. In fact, on some routes, rates have jumped by as much as 150% in a year. Some carriers have begun abandoning long-haul routes and switching to intraregional routes, where the risk of running out of fuel is less high. According to experts, up to 20% of trucks are currently idle.

Carriers emphasize that hours-long queues at gas stations increase travel times: ultimately, transporting the same volume of cargo requires more time and vehicles. This drives up rates.

Director of Transport Operations at FM Logistic in Russia Margarita Tabunova She stated that the market has already switched to ultra-short-term planning: carriers, faced with fuel risks, will be forced to revise rates every few weeks. She estimates this will continue until at least the end of August.

Meanwhile, the Russians have already pay attention The price of onions led the rise in food prices, rising by 27% in a month. Cabbage and beets increased by 16% and 15%, respectively, while chicken increased by 5%. Experts believe the fuel crisis is the cause of the new inflation spike.