Starting July 15, Kursk Oblast introduced a system restricting fuel… (курский · ограничение · июль)
Starting July 15, Kursk Oblast introduced a system restricting fuel sales at gas stations based on the first digit of vehicle license plates to reduce traffic and enhance safety amid increased drone attacks on fuel stations. The measures were announced by Governor Alexander Khinshtein due to heightened threats targeting locations with mass gatherings.
Consensus
- Starting July 15, Kursk Oblast implemented restrictions on fuel sales at gas stations based on the first digit of vehicle license plates.
- The restriction applies regardless of the vehicle's registration region.
- The measures aim to reduce traffic and enhance safety at gas stations due to increased drone attacks.
- Governor Alexander Khinshtein announced the restrictions via his messaging app channel.
- Some fuel stations had previously imposed their own limits on fuel volume per vehicle, which officials urged to be lifted or raised.
Points of divergence
- The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) will conduct a check into fuel prices at private gas stations in Kursk Oblast due to price increases up to 180 rubles per liter, and the prosecutor's office has also joined the process. — vesti
- The restriction on fuel sales by license plate numbers is introduced specifically because of intensified attacks by Ukrainian Armed Forces on gas stations. — vm
Coverage (5 sources)
- FAS will inspect gas stations in Kursk region after fuel price hike — Вести
- Even and odd number-based gasoline sales will be introduced in Kursk region — Вечерняя Москва
- Fuel sales by license plate numbers introduced in Kursk region following intensified attacks on gas stations — Коммерсантъ
- Fuel sales restrictions introduced in Kursk region amid Ukrainian attacks on gas stations — Вести
- Kursk Region Reduces Car Flow at Gas Stations for Security Purposes — Интерфакс