As per reports, a public rally concerning fuel shortages and rising fuel prices may be anticipated at Esplanade Square, between Lenin Street and Petropavlovskaya Street in Perm, on 26 July, following the submission of an application to local authorities by a civic activist.

• Reports indicate the proposed gathering is intended to express public concerns regarding the ongoing fuel shortage and increasing fuel prices. The organizer has also invited Governor of Perm Krai Dmitry Makhonin to discuss measures being undertaken by regional authorities to address the issue.
• According to local reports, the application is currently under review by the authorities, and approval for the rally has not yet been granted. The organizer reportedly acknowledged that authorization is uncertain but stated that the initiative aims to encourage public discussion of the issue.
• Authorities are expected to determine whether the event is expected to proceed as planned. If approved, security and traffic management measures may be implemented around the event venue.