Russia has stated that the fuel situation remains stable despite restrictions on gasoline sales in more than 20 regions
Despite reports of gasoline shortages in several regions, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that the situation on the country’s fuel market remains “stable.”
According to him, prices at gas stations belonging to major chains and most other stations are rising no faster than the inflation rate, and the government, together with the Federal Antimonopoly Service and the Ministry of Energy, will continue to monitor the situation.
At the same time, Russian media are reporting the introduction of restrictions on gasoline sales in at least 20 regions of the country, including the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Earlier this week, fuel purchase limits—which had previously been in place in Crimea following strikes on oil and gas infrastructure—were also introduced in New Moscow. At some gas stations, customers are allowed to purchase no more than 60 liters of gasoline and 100 liters of diesel fuel at a time.
Similar restrictions were previously reported in St. Petersburg and the Moscow region. According to media reports, fuel supply disruptions in Russia have been observed since at least the end of May.
Earlier, Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on the Saratov Oil Refinery.
Throughout May 2026, the Unmanned Systems Forces carried out successful strikes on 18 strategic oil and gas facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation and in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories.
One of Russia’s oldest oil refineries is on fire in Saratov.
