Second Wave Of Fuel Shortages Sweeps Across Russia — Reuters
In August, fuel shortages returned to some regions of Russia, forcing local authorities in at least ten regions to tighten control over motor fuel sales again. This is reported by Reuters , UATV English reports. Witnesses told the British news agency on Monday that some gas stations in Moscow region were again without gasoline, though diesel fuel was available at nearly all filling stations. The…
A second wave of fuel shortages has affected various regions of Russia, with local authorities tightening control over motor fuel sales in at least ten areas, Reuters reported. Witnesses confirmed that some gas stations in the Moscow region were once again without gasoline, while diesel fuel remained available at most filling stations.
The crisis, which began in May and expanded to most Russian regions by July, was caused by the shutdown of several oil refineries due to drone strikes, combined with increased seasonal demand. To address the issue, Russian authorities imposed a ban on gasoline and diesel exports, lowered quality requirements, and started importing petroleum products.
The situation stabilized by the end of July, and restrictions were either lifted or eased in some regions. However, a new wave of drone attacks on oil refineries at the end of last month and early August prompted the introduction of new restrictions. Russian officials emphasized that the fuel supply situation at gas stations remained challenging in several regions, including Orenburg, Lipetsk, Tver, Oryol, Oryol, Krasnodar, Zabaykalsky, Primorsky, Krasnoyarsk, Tuva, and Khakassia.
Energy agency representatives discussed the fuel supply challenges during a meeting on Friday. Social media has been flooded with videos of lengthy lines for gasoline in Moscow, the Moscow region, and other parts of Russia.
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