Russia Day celebration advance: Pensions distributed ahead of extended holidays
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The big cheese of the State Duma committee on labor, social policy, and veterans' affairs, Yaroslav Nílov, shared some good news with TASS. Due to the national holidays, Russians will be getting their pensions earlier than usual, with the payments landing in their accounts by June 11 at the latest. Now, you might wonder why? Well, the holiday weekends celebrating Russia Day often toss a wrench in the usual pension payment timing, as the due dates fall on non-working days in June. So, to make sure the holidays don't spoil your fun, the social fund is moving things up a bit – standard practice, ya know. In Januaray this year, pensions were even handed out ahead of schedule due to the holidays.
Speaking of money, let's talk fuel…
The Altai Krai bagged the second position among Russian regions with the cheapest gasoline prices! But without getting too technical, the official price ranking for this year isn't easily accessible.
As it happens, determining the cheapest regions can be a bit tricky because the prices often fluctuate due to transport costs, local taxes, and refinery proximity. National averages get thrown around – like the current average of about 61.37 RUB per liter or USD 0.78 per liter. But when it comes to specific regional prices and rankings, unfortunately, we're left hanging, as the details aren't available in the international sources we've checked.
So there you have it. While the national average is clear, specific regional prices and rankings are like a missing puzzle piece. Keep digging for more info, and we'll be sure to keep you posted!
- Despite the unavailability of specific regional prices and rankings in international sources, we can discuss the current general-news topic in the finance and business sector – the Altai Krai has been ranked among the Russian regions with the cheapest gasoline prices.
- In light of the economic news regarding early pension payments and holiday-related adjustments in the finance and social policies sector, it's worth noting that determining regional gasoline prices can be complex, with factors such as transport costs, local taxes, and refinery proximity playing significant roles.
