Second wave of fuel crisis hits Russia with long lines and tighter sales limits — NV analysis
Drawing on Russian sources and Western analysts, NV assessed how effective and significant Ukraine’s August drone strikes on Russian oil refineries were and what their long-term impact could be.
A second wave of fuel crisis has hit Russia, with long lines at gas stations and tighter sales limits. Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries in late August caused gasoline to disappear in Yakutia, a region far from Ukraine and beyond drone range. The Kremlin is working to prevent fuel shortages in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but the crisis extends beyond these cities.
In early September, lines began forming at gas stations in Tyumen, Perm, and Nizhny Novgorod. Russian gasoline production covered only 70% of domestic consumption, according to Reuters. Ukrainian drones targeted key units in Russian refineries, causing a 70% drop in Russian refining capacity. Sales limits include odd- and even-numbered license plates, vehicle registration requirements, and in some places, showing registration documents.
Wholesome price of AI-95 gasoline reached $950 per metric ton, while retail prices peaked at $0.86 per liter. Analysts predict a quarter of Russia's refining capacity will be out of operation within 6-12 months due to lack of Western spare parts and damaged equipment.
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