This is the fifth Russian region to introduce similar restrictions.… (астраханский · номер · автомобиль)
This is the fifth Russian region to introduce similar restrictions. Starting July 9, a new fuel sales regime will be implemented in Astrakhan Oblast: vehicles can only refuel on specific days depending on the last digit of their state license plate.
Consensus
- Gasoline sales in Astrakhan Oblast are restricted based on the last digit of a vehicle's license plate.
- The restriction began on July 9.
- Odd-numbered plates (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) can refuel on odd dates; even-numbered plates (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) on even dates.
- The measure was introduced by Governor Igor Babushkin.
- The restriction does not apply to diesel fuel or gas.
- Astrakhan Oblast is the fifth Russian region to implement this system.
- Other regions that have implemented similar measures include Oryol, Lipetsk, Nizhny Novgorod, and Mordovia.
Points of divergence
- The restrictions were introduced due to refinery disruptions, seasonal demand increase, and panic buying at gas stations. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- Law enforcement agencies will monitor compliance with the new rules. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- Oryol Oblast implemented this system starting July 4, with a 30-liter limit per vehicle and a ban on refueling into cans. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- Lipetsk Oblast will allow refueling into cans despite the restriction, which starts July 11. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- Nizhny Novgorod and Mordovia introduced similar measures on July 9. — tg_sotavisionmedia
Coverage (2 sources)
- Astrakhan region begins selling gasoline by car license plate numbers; this is the fifth Russian region to implement such restrictions — SOTAvision
- Fuel sales by even and odd days based on the last digit of license plates introduced in Astrakhan region, governor reports... — ТАСС (Telegram)