In June, prices in Chechnya rose faster than in the previous month. According to the regional branch of the Bank of Russia, the average cost of goods and services in the republic increased by 2% over the month.

Rosselkhoznadzor’s ban on the import of Armenian dairy products could cost the republic's producers approximately $16 million a year, according to the Telegram channel Baza.

Georgia's State Security Service has opened a criminal investigation into a series of major power outages that hit the country on two consecutive days, 24 and 25 July. 

Seasonal declines in vegetable prices continued across Russia’s North Caucasus over the past week, while fuel costs and several food staples recorded further increases.

Authorities in Russia’s North Ossetia have imposed restrictions on gasoline sales to motorists from outside the republic in an effort to reduce long lines at filling stations, curb fuel resale, and ensure local residents have access to supplies.

TBILISI, July 24 — Tbilisi and much of Georgia were left without electricity overnight after a major disruption to the country’s power grid, according to preliminary information. Authorities have not yet identified the cause of the outage.

Armenian Deputy Economy Minister Arman Khojoyan denied reports that a shipment of Armenian apricots spoiled during transportation to Spain. According to him, such shipments have never even begun.

All seven regions of the North Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) appeared in the lower tier of the Russian mortgage lending development ranking compiled by experts from RIA Rating. Four NCFD republics were among the five regions with the lowest figures, with Ingushetia taking the final, 85th place.

A fuel shortage in southern Russia and the North Caucasus has led to hours-long queues, restrictions on gasoline sales, and a stark price gap between major chain stations and private gas stations.

Kabardino-Balkaria has taken first place among the regions of the North Caucasus in terms of meat production. In the first five months of 2026, the republic produced 46,900 tons of livestock and poultry for slaughter in live weight—a 1.2% increase compared to the previous year.