Mongolia is facing a fuel shortage due to Russia
Mongolia is facing a shortage of gasoline and diesel fuel due to supply issues from Russia, which is its main supplier. Bolorchuluun Tsendgosbo, head of the Policy and Planning Department at Mongolia’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry, told Reuters about this.
According to him, Mongolia purchases about 95% of its fuel from Russia. Amid the nationwide shortage, long lines have formed at gas stations, and back in August, authorities imposed restrictions on fuel sales.
Supply problems arose after the fuel crisis in Russia intensified due to drone attacks on oil refineries and a seasonal increase in demand. In Mongolia, officials note that fuel prices have already risen to $1.5–2 per liter, although they were around $1 in the spring.
This information is being reported by Russian propaganda media.
The ISW stated that Russia is unable to overcome the fuel crisis.
During a secret visit to Moscow this week, CIA Director John Ratcliffe conveyed to Russian officials a pessimistic assessment of the war against Ukraine and urged the Kremlin to begin serious negotiations before Russia’s military and economic situation deteriorates further.
On August 27, the European Commission stated that it had not been notified of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow. At the same time, the EU emphasized that it continues to strengthen its own defense capabilities.
