Russia Faces New Fuel Shortage Wave After Refinery Attacks
Queues at gas stations have returned to the regions, along with fuel limits and the 'odd-even' system.
Consensus
- Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries have triggered a new wave of fuel shortages in Russia.
- Multiple Russian regions are experiencing long queues at gas stations.
- The 'odd-even' fuel rationing system has been reintroduced in several regions.
- Purchase limits of 30 liters per vehicle have been imposed in multiple regions.
- At least 12 to 16 Russian regions are affected, including Krasnodar, Orenburg, Lipetsk, and Primorsky Krai.
- Fuel shortages are linked to logistical disruptions and infrastructure damage.
Points of divergence
- The second wave of fuel shortage began after a new series of Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries in Russia. — tg_tvrain
- Lipetsk Oblast is the first region in Russia to reintroduce the 'odd-even' system after its cancellation. — tg_horizontal_russia
- Governor Igor Artamonov of Lipetsk Oblast stated that the 'odd-even' system will not help resolve the crisis. — tg_horizontal_russia
- The fuel crisis is linked to 'logistical disruptions in supply' and 'the last terrorist act by the enemy' (referring to the attack on the Orsk refinery). — meduza
- Prices for gasoline in Krasnoyarsk dropped sharply before Putin's visit, then returned to previous levels after his departure. — meduza
- Putin's motorcade stopped near a gas station in Novosibirsk that was empty. — meduza
- The crisis is affecting regions where fuel shortages were previously resolved, including Sochi and Krasnodar. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Authorities in Kaluga Oblast attribute queues to increased demand before weekends. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Coverage (5 sources)
- After a new series of attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on oil refineries in Russia, the second wave of gasoline shortage began. — Дождь (Telegram)
- Lipetsk Oblast first in Russia to restore gasoline sales under the 'odd-even' system after its cancellation — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
- In Russia — a new wave of fuel crisis. Queues at gas stations have returned to the regions, fuel limits, and the 'odd-even' system. — Meduza
- Queues for gasoline have returned to Russian regions — The Moscow Times
- Queues for gasoline have returned to Russian regions, authorities report stabilization of the situation — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
Key entities
- Russia
- Lipetsk Oblast
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Primorye
- Sochi
- Residents
- Krasnodar
- Orenburg Oblast
- Ukraine
- Gelendzhik
- Krasnodar Krai
- Kuban
- Igor Artyomov
- Seven Seven
- Липой