Orenburg Region Imposes Fuel Rationing After Refinery Attack
Limits on gasoline (AI-92 and AI-95) have been set at 15 to 30 liters per person, while diesel fuel can be purchased in quantities up to 60 liters in populated areas and up to 200 liters at highway stations.
Consensus
- A 'odd-even' system for fuel sales has been introduced in Orenburg Oblast starting 12 August.
- Fuel sales are restricted based on the last digit of vehicle license plates: even digits on even dates, odd digits on odd dates.
- The sale of fuel in containers is completely prohibited.
- Limits on fuel volume per person are in place: 15–30 liters for gasoline (AI-92, AI-95), 60 liters in urban areas and 200 liters on highways for diesel.
- The measures were implemented due to a recent attack on a refinery in Orsk.
- Authorities are coordinating with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and railway services to stabilize fuel supply.
- The governor stated that the measures are temporary and necessary to ensure fuel supply for emergency services and public transport.
- The restrictions apply to both individuals and companies.
Points of divergence
- The attack on the oil refinery in Orsk occurred the day before the restrictions were introduced (11 August). — tg_istories_media
- The situation with fuel in the region is described as 'tense' by the governor, with no significant improvement expected in the next one to two weeks. — tg_istories_media
- Bottlenecks in fuel supply have returned in 16 regions across Russia, including partially recognized Abkhazia, and authorities in Sochi have advised people to temporarily avoid using cars. — tg_istories_media
- The governor stated that the restrictions are necessary to ensure fuel supply for emergency services and the public transport system. — vm
- The 'odd-even' system in Lipetsk Oblast will begin on 13 August at Gazprom, Lukoil, Teboil, and Rosneft stations. — tg_varlamov_news
- In Lipetsk Oblast, the fuel limit is 30 liters per vehicle at these stations. — tg_varlamov_news
- The governor stated that he would personally inform the public about the situation. — m24
- The government has extended the production and import of fuel meeting K2–K4 standards until mid-2027, while abolishing previous exemptions for high-sulfur 'Euro-5' fuel. — vm
- Vice-premier Alexander Novak stated that allowing the sale of 'Euro-3' fuel is a temporary measure to cover the current deficit. — vm
- Vice-premier Alexander Novak instructed gas stations to clearly inform drivers about the fuel grade being sold. — m24
Coverage (6 sources)
- Authorities of Orenburg and Lipetsk regions announce return of fuel sales restrictions: — Varlamov News
- In the Orenburg region, strict limits on fuel sales have been introduced. This is already the 16th region where, after a short break, problems with gasoline have resumed... — Важные истории
- In the Orenburg region, limits on gasoline sales and a 'odd-even' system were introduced after attacks on oil refineries — Дождь
- Order for filling cars 'even-odd' introduced in Orenburg region — Вечерняя Москва
- In the Orenburg region, gasoline will be sold by days, depending on the last digit of the vehicle's license plate — ASTRA
- In the Orenburg region, a gas station was introduced with a "even-odd" principle — Москва 24
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