A gasoline shortage is looming in Russia due to problems at oil refineries
Russia is facing a growing shortage of AI-95 gasoline due to a decline in oil refining volumes, emergency repairs at refineries, and a seasonal increase in demand.
This was reported by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
According to the agency, the unmet demand for AI-95 gasoline has already exceeded 26,000 tons. Due to the shortage, Russian oil companies are shifting production capacity to AI-92 gasoline, which is considered a socially significant fuel in Russia.
Despite statements by the Russian Ministry of Energy regarding the stability of the situation, exchange prices for fuel continue to rise. In particular, AI-95 already costs nearly 72,000 rubles per ton, while on the over-the-counter market, the price is approximately 10% higher.
The SZRU notes that major Russian oil refineries are shutting down en masse for repairs for at least a month, making it impossible to build up stocks ahead of the summer season.
Against this backdrop, the risk of a large-scale gasoline shortage this summer is growing.
Also, according to intelligence reports, gasoline prices in Tatarstan have risen significantly over the past year: AI-92 by 16.8%, AI-95 by 15%.
On the morning of May 16, Moscow also came under attack by drones, causing airports in the Russian capital to temporarily suspend operations.
The “ATESH” partisan movement claimed responsibility for a sabotage operation in the Moscow region, which disrupted the functioning of elements of the Russian air defense system on the outskirts of the capital.
