The Ministry of Energy has stated it is paying special attention to… (топливо · крым · внимание)
The Ministry of Energy has stated it is paying special attention to the delivery of fuel to Crimea, and is also focusing on supplying fuel and lubricants (FSM) to new regions.
Consensus
- Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Agriculture are paying special attention to fuel supply in Crimea and southern regions
- Logistical difficulties with fuel delivery are periodically occurring and being addressed
- Fuel supply for agricultural operations is being maintained at necessary levels
- The situation has worsened since May due to logistical issues
- Crimea has imposed restrictions on free fuel sales
Points of divergence
- The fuel shortage in Crimea has persisted since the end of May due to logistics problems — kommersant
- Ukrainian forces have struck the R-280 'Novorossiya' highway connecting Rostov-on-Don to Simferopol — kommersant
- Fuel restrictions are in place throughout the republic — kommersant
- The Kremlin has stated that the Ministry of Energy is developing a comprehensive plan to address fuel shortages — vedomosti
- Vice Premier Alexander Novak claimed that the fuel market in Russia is stable — vedomosti