Astrakhan Fuel Sales Limited to 40 Liters per Car
Temporary restrictions on fuel dispensing have begun at some gas stations in the Astrakhan region: now no more than 40 liters of fuel are sold per vehicle.
Consensus
- A temporary limit of 40 liters per vehicle was introduced on fuel sales at some gas stations in Astrakhan Oblast.
- The measure was announced by Governor Igor Babushkin.
- The decision was made after reports from fuel supply companies.
- Lukoil and Gazprom proposed the restrictions to prevent fuel shortages.
- The goal is to reduce seasonal and residual panic buying from the previous wave of restrictions.
- Some gas stations have switched to a reduced operating schedule.
- Special attention was directed toward fuel supply to rural areas.
- The measures are temporary.
Points of divergence
- Some regions in Russia, including Orenburg Oblast and Sochi, have also reintroduced fuel purchase limits, and the Sochi administration asked residents and tourists not to use private vehicles. — vm
- A fuel rationing regime based on calendar days was in effect in Astrakhan Oblast from July 9 to July 28. — kommersant
- The difference between fuel supply and sales is no more than 10%. — kommersant
- Russia has received its first batch of gasoline from India, shipped from a refinery in Vadinar. — vm
- An analyst named Igor Yushkov discussed the quality of Indian gasoline and its intended use. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- Sale of fuel in Astrakhan region limited to 40 liters per vehicle — Вечерняя Москва
- In Astrakhan region fuel sales limit will be introduced, up to 40 liters per car — Вести
- In the Astrakhan region, retail gasoline sales were cut to 40 liters per car — Коммерсантъ
- City gas stations in Astrakhan Oblast temporarily switched to selling up to 40 liters of gasoline per vehicle, governor said — ТАСС (Telegram)