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Russia faces fuel crisis following Ukrainian strikes on refineries
Russia is facing a significant fuel crisis characterized by widespread shortages and supply restrictions. This instability is attributed to sustained Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure. Reports indicate that damaged facilities now account for approximately 54% of the country's total refining capacity.
In response to the shortage, the Russian government has implemented several emergency measures. These include banning fuel exports, authorizing the sale of lower-standard fuels (Euro 2, 3, and 4), and imposing volume limits at various gas stations. For instance, Gazprom Neft has limited sales to 40 liters per customer in Moscow, while Tatneft has capped petrol at 50 liters and diesel at 60 liters.
To mitigate the deficit, Russia has begun importing refined products. Significant shipments of gasoline have arrived from India, and the country is also arranging rail imports from Belarus and Kazakhstan. Despite the visible shortages and long queues at stations, President Vladimir Putin has characterized the situation as non-critical.
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Alexander Novak · Gazprom Neft · India · Russia · Tatneft · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Moscow has restricted gasoline imports from Belarus and Kazakhstan due to shortages. www.cash.ch
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fuel shortages were caused by refinery outages following drone attacks and a seasonal increase in demand. www.cash.ch · incomemagazine.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities in at least ten Russian regions have tightened controls on fuel sales at gas stations. www.cash.ch · incomemagazine.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An Omani-flagged tanker discharged approximately 68,000 tons of gasoline at the Arctic port of Witino in early August. www.cash.ch
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least two more gasoline shipments from India are expected at Russian ports within the next two weeks. www.cash.ch
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least one shipment of gasoline from India has reached the Russian domestic market. www.cash.ch
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Russian government imposed an export ban on gasoline and diesel to support the domestic market. www.cash.ch · incomemagazine.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gasoline was unavailable at some stations in the Moscow area on Monday, while diesel remained widely available. www.cash.ch · incomemagazine.ro
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rosneft has limited gasoline sales to 30 liters per vehicle at all its stations in Russia. racin.mk · www.vecernji.ba · fakti.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Russian government has allowed the production of fuel with lower environmental standards, including Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4. libertas.mk · fakti.bg
- [● 5 SOURCES] Russia has begun importing petroleum products to meet domestic demand. libertas.mk · fakti.bg · www.lucianne.com · www.world-today-news.com · www.ilpuntonotizie.it
- [● 10 SOURCES] Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries have caused fuel shortages. racin.mk · libertas.mk · www.vecernji.ba · www.world-today-news.com · deultimominuto.com · +5 more