Russia delivers 960 tons of fuel to Abkhazia

On August 13, Russia transferred 1,000 tons of fuel to Abkhazia.

Consensus

A shipment of 960 tons of gasoline (AI-92) arrived in Abkhazia from Russia.
The fuel was delivered under a contract with Rosneft.
The delivery occurred on August 20.
The Abkhazian fuel company 'Apsny Oil' confirmed the arrival.
Some of the fuel was allocated to fuel stations 'AZiD', 'Alkhan', and 'Salmandra'.
Additional diesel fuel (380 tons) was to be delivered to the same companies by the end of the week.
The Abkhazian government allowed some fuel companies to import gasoline from Georgia.
Fuel imports from Georgia had previously supplied eastern regions and part of the capital, Sukhumi.
Fuel from Georgia was more expensive than Russian fuel.
The Russian government stated that fuel deliveries to Abkhazia are ongoing and systematic.
The Abkhazian minister of energy stated that fuel shortages were temporary and due to external factors.
A previous delivery of 1,000 tons of fuel from Russia occurred on August 11.

On August 13, the Abkhazian government authorized some fuel companies to import gasoline from Georgia. — interfax
On August 16, Georgia announced the cessation of gasoline shipments to Abkhazia. — kommersant
The Abkhazian minister of energy said that the situation on the Russian market affects Abkhazia, but the government monitors it daily and takes measures. — interfax
The Abkhazian minister of energy reported a shortage of AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline. — kommersant