Russia has introduced a system of selling fuel at gas stations by license plate number due to shortages and long lines
In Russia’s Kirov Region, authorities have begun restricting fuel sales by implementing a system that serves vehicles “by license plate number.” This decision was made following a sharp increase in lines at gas stations.
The governor of the Kirov Region faced a wait of several hours in line for fuel, after which the region decided to change the service procedure at gas stations.
“The governor of Russia’s Kirov Region stood in line for fuel for 7 hours (not himself, but rather the governor’s driver), after which he introduced a ‘by license plate number’ service system. This is already the fifth region where such restrictions have been introduced following accusations against ‘speculators’ and ‘panic-mongers.’ The first was the Oryol Region in early July,” Andriushchenko noted.
According to him, the Kirov Region has become the fifth Russian region where similar restrictions on drivers have been introduced due to fuel supply problems. The first, he said, was the Oryol Region, which introduced similar measures in early July.
Petro Andriushchenko, head of the Center for the Study of the Occupation, reported on the situation.
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