Starting July 4 in the Oryol region of Russia, fuel will be… (номер · орловский · топливо)
Starting July 4 in the Oryol region of Russia, fuel will be dispensed by vehicle license plate number. Governor Andrey Klychkov proposed that at Rosneft and Gazprom gas stations, customers would take turns purchasing fuel based on the first digit of their car's license plate.
Consensus
- The new fuel distribution rule starts on July 4th
- Cars will be allowed to refuel according to the first digit of their license plate number
- The volume of fuel per vehicle is increased from 30 liters to 50 liters
- The measure applies to Rosneft and Gazprom gas stations in Oryol Oblast
Points of divergence
- Fuel distribution will be based on the day of the week, not just the first digit of the license plate number — vm
- The measure is intended to reduce panic buying and provide fuel for 1.5-2 weeks — meduza
- Special services vehicles can refuel outside of the queue, including dialysis patients — kommersant
Coverage (6 sources)
- Temporary rules for fuel sales approved in the Oryol region — Вести
- Orlov Region Authorities Introduce First-Digit Fuel Dispensing Based on Vehicle License Plates — Вечерняя Москва
- Orlovsk Governor Proposes Selling Gasoline by Car License Plate Number — Meduza
- License Plate Number on the Bumper: Orlov Region Invents Original Gasoline Sales Scheme — Фонтанка
- Gasoline will be sold by car license plates in the Oryol region — Дождь
- Orlov region decides to release fuel by vehicle license plates — Коммерсантъ