Mongolia Secures Extra Fuel from Russia
In Mongolia, where there are also fuel station restrictions, additional fuel supplies from Russia have been agreed upon.
Consensus
- Mongolia is experiencing a fuel crisis due to external supply disruptions and rising domestic demand.
- Russia has agreed to increase fuel deliveries to Mongolia, including 25,000 tonnes of A92 gasoline and 5,001 tonnes of aviation kerosine by the end of August.
- Fuel sales in Ulaanbaatar were restricted from August 4 to August 15.
- Mongolia relies almost entirely on external fuel imports.
- The fuel crisis is linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a fuel shortage in Russia.
- Mongolian authorities have expressed gratitude to Russia for the assistance.
- Mongolia is building 22 new fuel storage tanks to address long-term supply issues.
- Mongolia has also signed a separate agreement for additional fuel supplies from South Korea.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Mongolia, where there are also restrictions at gas stations, has agreed on additional fuel deliveries from Russia — Фонтанка
- Mongolia agreed on increasing supplies of aviation fuel and gasoline from Russia — Коммерсантъ