A psychologist explained the "gasoline" panic among Nizhny Novgorod residents as a mass psychosis.
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The fuel frenzy in the Nizhny Novgorod region is explained by a classic example of mass psychosis, fueled by the basic instinct of survival. This was reported by the editor-in-chief of MIA "Statsionar-Press" Alexey Nikонов, citing psychologists.
Even a sufficient amount of gasoline in the tank makes drivers stop at gas stations. According to specialists, many perceive the car as a symbol of freedom, so the lack of gasoline and, consequently, the stopping of the vehicle causes fear of helplessness. Nizhny Novgorod residents are also afraid of missing out on benefits amid constant price fluctuations for fuel. Among other reasons is the crowd effect.
Psychologists advise to arrange an info-detox by leaving all chats where there is no official data. Earlier, we reported that the Ministry of Energy called the gasoline shortage at Nizhny Novgorod gas stations temporary.
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A psychologist explained the "gasoline" panic among Nizhny Novgorod residents as mass psychosis
Photo: freepik.com
The fuel frenzy in the Nizhny Novgorod region is explained by a classic example of mass psychosis, fueled by the basic instinct of survival. 10:02 29.06.2026 Online publication We Live in Nizhny - Nizhny Novgorod
News from neighboring regions on the topic:
People are willing to pay resellers. In Krasnodar, the "gasoline psychosis" continues: empty pumps at gas stations, hours-long queues
We tell how residents of the regional capital are coping. Photo: Living Kuban
The gasoline psychosis in Krasnodar shows no signs of ending. 11:07 29.06.2026 LiveKuban.Ru - Krasnodar
Total frenzy between Syzran and Tolyatti: not only people are lining up at gas stations for gasoline
Animals from the forest have also become interested in gasoline at gas stations. 23:17 27.06.2026 KTV-LUCH - Syzran
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