Russia has imposed restrictions on gasoline sales in 20 regions
Fuel supply problems in Russia continue to escalate. Following a series of strikes on oil refining and logistics infrastructure, restrictions on the sale of gasoline and diesel fuel have already spread to at least 20 regions, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, and temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories.
Fuel shortages were first reported in the Ryazan region, where, in late May, local residents began complaining en masse about the lack of AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline at gas stations.
Shortly before that, drones attacked the Ryazan Oil Refinery, one of Russia’s largest oil refineries and part of Rosneft.
At the same time, fuel shortages began to be reported in the temporarily occupied Crimea, where logistics problems worsened following attacks on supply routes.
At gas stations in occupied Crimea, sales of AI-95 gasoline were limited to 20 liters per person.
In Sevastopol, the occupying administration initially also set a limit of 20 liters per customer and introduced a ration card system for diesel fuel. Subsequently, local authorities reported a temporary shortage of AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline.
In early June, fuel shortages also affected the Russian capital. Gas stations in New Moscow began enforcing restrictions on fuel sales: no more than 60 liters of gasoline per person and no more than 100 liters of diesel fuel per customer.
Similar restrictions had previously been reported in St. Petersburg.
Also in early June, fuel sales limits were introduced at gas stations operated by Rosneft and Tatneft in the Kursk, Belgorod, and Pskov regions.
Thus, the fuel crisis is gradually spreading beyond individual regions and becoming systemic, affecting both central areas of Russia and the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Experts attribute the situation to reduced oil refining capacity and logistical complications following regular attacks on Russia’s fuel and energy infrastructure.
In the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol, restrictions on fuel sales remain in place. The Russian-appointed “governor” of the city, Mikhail Razvozhayev, stated that the free sale of gasoline will resume only in the afternoon.
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the largest gas station chain, “TES,” announced the suspension of gasoline voucher sales due to a fuel shortage. The company’s website states that this service is currently unavailable.
In several regions of Russia, particularly in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, restrictions on gasoline sales have been imposed due to a fuel shortage, while in the occupied territories, including Sevastopol and Luhansk Oblast, a rationing system and refueling limits have been introduced. Local residents are complaining about strict restrictions and fuel shortages.
