Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
At a petrol station in the south-east of Moscow, Svyatoslav has been queuing in his car for two hours. The sign board up ahead has just been changed to show there’s no fuel. “They say there will be petrol here,” Svyatoslav tells me optimistically. “They just don’t know when. Maybe today, maybe tomorrow.” I ask […]
In the south-east of Moscow, Svyatoslav has been waiting in his car for a two-hour petrol queue. Despite being told that there should be fuel at the station, he is uncertain when it will be available. Long queues for petrol are becoming a common sight across Moscow and other parts of Russia due to unscheduled repairs at oil refineries caused by Ukrainian drone strikes.
These attacks have been ongoing, leading to even longer queues in the city. The authorities are struggling to resolve the issues with refining capacity and logistics. While Russian officials mention that scheduled repairs are ongoing, there is a growing concern over the fuel shortage. Russian officials have begun importing petrol to alleviate the crisis, which is unusual for a country that is known as an energy superpower and one of the world's leading crude oil exporters.
In addition to the fuel crisis, Russian society is also experiencing a surge in patriotism, with patriotic announcements on giant billboards and long queues for candyfloss and military hardware at Flag Day celebrations. Despite the fuel shortage, many Russians appear to be coping with the situation, focusing on maintaining patriotism and unity.
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