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Finland banned its citizens from “gasoline tourism” to Russia

  • June 20, 2022
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In the Finnish regions bordering Russia, “petrol tourism” was very popular. Due to the significant difference in fuel costs, the Finns preferred to refuel at Russian gas stations.

Finland banned its citizens from “gasoline tourism” to Russia

In the Finnish regions bordering Russia, “petrol tourism” was very popular. Due to the significant difference in fuel costs, the Finns preferred to refuel at Russian gas stations. But now the official Helsinki has decided to break the long-established tradition.

The Finnish authorities have banned the importation of oil products by private individuals in jerry cans and other containers. This was reported by the agency RIA Novosti with reference to the Finnish customs representative Tuulu Lyahderinne. Fuel from Russia can currently only be carried in a regular car fuel tank.

For reference, we note that a liter of “ninety-fifth” in the country Suomi now costs 2 euros 67 cents. And on our side of the border, gasoline is sold almost three times cheaper – for 98 cents.

Let’s add that until recently “petrol tourism” flourished in Belarus. Since the beginning of the year, 124,000 Lithuanian citizens have crossed the border between Lithuania and Belarus, four times more than last year. Most travelers do not discount the fact that they go for cheap fuel, cigarettes and groceries.

As a result, Lithuanian customs believe that such “tours” undermine the country’s economy! The nearest plans by local authorities are to tighten controls on people and vehicles that frequently cross the external border. Simply put, Lithuania will deliberately create queues at the border.

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The Finnish authorities have banned the importation of oil products by private individuals in jerry cans and other containers. This was reported by the agency RIA Novosti with reference to the Finnish customs representative Tuulu Lyahderinne. Fuel from Russia can currently only be carried in a regular car fuel tank.

For reference, we note that a liter of “ninety-fifth” in the country Suomi now costs 2 euros 67 cents. And on our side of the border, gasoline is sold almost three times cheaper – for 98 cents.

Let’s add that until recently “petrol tourism” flourished in Belarus. Since the beginning of the year, 124,000 Lithuanian citizens have crossed the border between Lithuania and Belarus, four times more than last year. Most travelers do not discount the fact that they go for cheap fuel, cigarettes and groceries.

As a result, Lithuanian customs believe that such “tours” undermine the country’s economy! The nearest plans by local authorities are to tighten controls on people and vehicles that frequently cross the external border. Simply put, Lithuania will deliberately create queues at the border.

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