Russia Is Facing A Fuel Shortage Again

There is a shortage of gasoline and diesel in at least six regions of the Russian Federation.

Russia is once again facing a fuel shortage in at least six regions following Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. Some gas stations have limited sales of gasoline and diesel fuel, and in some cases have completely banned the sale of fuel in jerry cans. This was reported on November 9 by Reuters.

Over the past two weeks, Ukraine has attacked at least eight major Russian oil refineries. The strikes intensified after October 30, when the energy ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow announced by U.S. President Donald Trump failed to take effect.

During the latest attack, Ukrainian forces struck Russia’s second-largest oil refinery in the city of Kirishi, Leningrad Oblast, overnight. This was reported by the region’s governor, Alexander Drozdenco.

Due to the attacks, Russia is losing its capacity to produce gasoline and diesel fuel, which increases the risk of disruptions in domestic supplies. In particular, restrictions have been imposed at gas stations along highways in Karelia. Drivers are now limited to purchasing no more than 30 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of diesel fuel. The sale of fuel in jerry cans has been completely suspended.

The governor of Karelia, Artur Parfenchikov, stated that the measures are temporary and necessary to prevent panic buying and ensure an even distribution of fuel. The restrictions are in effect at gas stations operated by Russia’s largest oil company, Rosneft.

The same limits have been introduced at Rosneft gas stations in Ulan-Ude, the administrative center of Buryatia. Restrictions have also been reported in the Trans-Baikal Territory, the Nizhny Novgorod, Arkhangelsk, and Penza regions, as well as in the Krasnoyarsk Territory.

Reuters notes that a similar situation already arose in Russia this summer following a previous wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, which coincided with the peak of seasonal demand. At that time, Russian authorities once again restricted gasoline exports, and in July, they also imposed restrictions on foreign sales of diesel fuel.

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