Recent reports indicate that fuel shortages are affecting a majority of regions in Russia, with restrictions on gasoline sales implemented in 53 out of 83 regions, as well as in occupied areas of Ukraine including Crimea and parts of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.
In 18 of these regions, residents can purchase no more than 50 liters or a single full tank of gasoline. Additionally, 11 regions are experiencing significant fuel shortages at many gas stations, although there are currently no restrictions on the volume of fuel sold there.
The decline in fuel availability comes as Russia’s oil production hit a yearly low in May, coinciding with increased drone attacks from Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries and storage facilities. According to Reuters, nearly all major oil industry sites in central Russia have either reduced output or halted operations due to these strikes.
The crisis in Crimea has escalated following attacks by Ukrainian forces on fuel transport vehicles, exacerbating the supply issues on the occupied peninsula.
Fuel shortages are increasingly affecting Russia, with restrictions in numerous regions and a significant drop in oil production due to ongoing conflict. The situation is particularly dire in Crimea, where attacks have disrupted supply lines.
Source: The Bell