Minister Admits Fuel Queues, Denies Personal Shortage
However, he clarified that he does not encounter this issue himself. Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsiviliev stated that he does not face a fuel shortage because he uses a vehicle with a diesel engine.
Consensus
- The Minister of Energy of Russia acknowledged the existence of queues at fuel stations.
- The Minister stated that he does not personally experience fuel shortages.
- The Minister claimed diesel fuel is available everywhere.
- Benzin and diesel fuel were available at only 28% of Russian gas stations on August 16, according to 'GdeBenzy' app data.
- Fuel shortages in Russia began in summer 2026 due to attacks on oil refineries by Ukrainian military forces.
- Citizens have been fined for expressing complaints about fuel shortages.
- In Volgograd, a woman was fined 10,000 rubles for participating in a video appeal about fuel shortages.
- In Perm, an activist was fined 10,000 rubels for applying for a protest and sharing it on Telegram.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Head of Ministry of Energy admitted queues at gas stations. But clarified that he does not encounter this himself — Сибирь.Реалии
- Head of Ministry of Energy admitted queues at gas stations. But clarified that he does not encounter this himself — Север.Реалии