Gasoline is running out in Mongolia amid the halt of fuel exports…
Gasoline is running out in Mongolia amid the halt of fuel exports from Russia. In recent days, Mongolia has faced a fuel shortage due to the suspension of supplies from Russia.
Consensus
- Mongolia is implementing fuel rationing based on odd and even vehicle license plates.
- The rationing will be in effect from August 4 to August 15.
- Fuel will be sold at a maximum of 50,000 tugriks per transaction.
- Mongolia imports 95-97% of its fuel from Russia.
- The fuel shortage is due to halted Russian exports, linked to restrictions on fuel exports from Russia until January 31, 2027.
- Queues at fuel stations have formed, with some people waiting up to six hours.
- Mongolia is seeking alternative fuel supplies from South Korea, Singapore, China, and has secured a deal with China for 6,000 tons.
- Mongolia has no domestic oil refinery and plans to build one by 2028 with Indian financing.
- The fuel shortage has led to reduced vehicle use among locals.
Points of divergence
- The fuel rationing will be implemented from August 4 to 15, with a limit of 50,000 Tugriks (about $14). — tg_varlamov_news
- The fuel rationing limit is 50,000 Tugrikov (1,102 rubles). — vedomosti
- The fuel rationing limit allows purchase of about 17.6 liters of gasoline. — vesti
- Fuel supplies from Russia stopped on July 29, and there is no information on when deliveries will resume. — tg_currenttime
- The fuel reserve of AI-92 decreased from 71.6 to 37 thousand tons in less than three weeks. — tg_theinsider
- As of July 23, fuel reserves were sufficient for 17 days for AI-92 and 23 days for diesel. — tg_echoonline_news
- As of July 23, AI-92 reserves were sufficient for 17 days and diesel for 23 days. — tg_baikal_people
- The fuel shortage is caused by the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East. — tg_currenttime
- The fuel shortage is due to shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. — vesti
- Russia extended its export ban on gasoline and diesel until January 31, 2028. — tg_theinsider
- Mongolia has agreed to purchase 6,000 tons of fuel from China. — tg_currenttime
- Mongolia became the largest buyer of Russian fuel in the region in Q1 2026, with a 29% year-on-year increase. — tg_theinsider
Coverage (8 sources)
- Fueling restrictions introduced in the capital of Mongolia. 95% of oil products in the country come from Russia — The Insider
- In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital, fuel distribution by even and odd license plates is introduced, ministry official reports... — Varlamov News
- In Mongolia, fuel sale by car license plate number announced — Ведомости
- In Mongolia, a limit on gasoline refueling for cars has been introduced — Вести
- Gasoline is running out in Mongolia amid the halt of fuel exports from Russia — Настоящее Время
- In Mongolia, AI-92 gasoline remains for 17 days. Queues have formed at gas stations, the country depends on Russia by 95% — The Insider
- Fuel crisis: Mongolia faces gasoline shortage. Almost all fuel volume in the country is imported from Russia — ЭХО / Новости
- Gas stations in Mongolia are running out of fuel. Main fuel supplier was Russia — Люди Байкала