Fuel shortages hit St. Petersburg as queues grow

St. Petersburg faced a record fuel shortage after the shutdown of the largest oil refinery. Queues of vehicles are forming at Lukoil and Rosneft gas stations, according to SOTAvision.

Consensus

Fuel shortages have caused long queues at gas stations in Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast.
Authorities attribute the fuel shortages to logistical disruptions caused by drone attacks on oil refineries.
Some gas stations have introduced restrictions on fuel sales.
The situation is described as being under control by regional officials.
The current crisis resembles a similar situation two months prior, which the region previously managed.
Regional authorities are working with major oil companies to adjust supply routes and implement special operating modes.

Points of divergence

The fuel crisis began at the end of the previous week, with queues forming on gas stations in Saint Petersburg and the region. — tg_istories_media
The situation with fuel is expected to see reduced delivery volumes at certain gas stations, with possible disruptions. — vesti
Some gas stations in Saint Petersburg have implemented limits of 50 liters per vehicle for AI-92 and AI-95 fuel for individuals and cardholders. — fontanka
Ukrainian drones attacked oil refineries in Ust-Luga and Kirishi in September, with reports that the NOVATEK plant in Ust-Luga temporarily ceased operations. — tg_istories_media
In July, the region introduced measures such as QR-code sales, 'odd-even' systems, and allowed fuel sales in metal containers up to 10 or 20 liters. — fontanka

Coverage (13 sources)

In Russia, half of gas stations have no gasoline — Новая газета Европа
Smolny representatives comment on queues at gas stations in St. Petersburg - SPB Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
Authorities admit fuel crisis in Leningrad region, proposing to sell gasoline on schedule. Queues formed at gas stations in St. Petersburg... — The Insider
Queues for gasoline continue to accumulate in Russian regions. On weekends they were noticed in St. Petersburg and on Yamal — ASTRA
In St. Petersburg, long queues formed for gasoline. Fuel is no longer available at more than half of the gas stations — The Insider
Neither 92nd nor 95th, or two and a half hours in line. What is happening at gas stations in St. Petersburg — Фонтанка
Saint Petersburg after the shutdown of the largest oil refinery faced a record fuel shortage — Дождь (Telegram)
Saint Petersburg faced record fuel shortage after largest refinery stopped due to drone attack — SOTAvision
«Queue — kilometers». St. Petersburg faced a record fuel shortage after the shutdown of the region's largest oil refinery — The Moscow Times
Fuel crisis: shortage of gasoline has worsened in the Leningrad region and St. Petersburg — ЭХО / Новости
In St. Petersburg, lines formed at gas stations. Authorities admitted that fuel problems in the region have started again due to a... — Важные истории
On a number of gas stations in Leningrad Oblast fuel delivery may be reduced — Вести
In Leningrad Oblast, gasoline shortages start again: what the authorities say — Фонтанка

Fuel shortages hit St. Petersburg as queues grow

Consensus

Points of divergence

Coverage (13 sources)

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