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Russian fuel crisis and regional supply disruptions

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The fuel crisis in Russia has intensified following drone strikes on refinery infrastructure, with at least 30 regions reportedly affected. Significant shortages have reached Moscow and its surrounding areas, prompting major providers such as Gazprom Neft and Tatneft to restrict sales in the capital. These disruptions are creating economic ripples across various sectors, including declining orders in the construction, courier, and taxi industries due to logistics dependencies. In southern regions like Krasnodar, long queues at gas stations have impacted the summer tourism season in cities such as Sochi. To protect the internal market, the Russian government has extended its ban on gasoline exports until January 31, 2027, and continues to maintain restrictions on diesel exports. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has attempted to reassure the public, stating that some refineries have resumed operations following repairs, which may eventually increase domestic supply. The crisis continues to impact Central Asian neighbors that rely heavily on Russian petroleum. In Kyrgyzstan, where over 90% of petroleum products are imported from Russia, petrol prices rose approximately 12% between May and August 2026. The Kyrgyz government has responded with an indefinite ban on fuel exports and $11.4 million in subsidies, while aiming to increase domestic refining capacity to 50,000 tons per month by the end of 2026. Tajikistan, importing about 84% of its petroleum from Russia, has tripled imports from alternative suppliers including Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. While maintaining a 60-day reserve, the disruption is driving a regional shift toward new energy partners and increased domestic resource exploration. By late August 2026, the situation has been described as a ‘Black August’ crisis, characterized by unpredictable events including fuel shortages and long queues.

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