The Oryol region in Russia has become the first to cancel the…
The Oryol region in Russia has become the first to cancel the 'even-odd' fueling system based on vehicle license plates. This temporary measure, previously implemented due to a fuel crisis, is now being discontinued.
Consensus
- Oryol Oblast canceled the 'odd-even' fuel rationing system based on vehicle license plates.
- The system was introduced in Oryol Oblast on July 4, making it the first region in Russia to implement such a measure.
- The cancellation of the system followed more than a week without queues at gas stations across the region.
- The 'odd-even' fuel rationing system had been implemented in at least eight Russian regions.
- The fuel crisis in Russia began in mid-June and is attributed to attacks on oil infrastructure by Ukrainian forces.
Points of divergence
- Governor Andrey Klychkov stated that the system's effectiveness was due to public support, and he emphasized stabilization of queues within days of implementation. — vm
- Governor Andrey Klychkov described the 'odd-even' system as effective in eliminating unwarranted panic, which was its main goal. — meduza
- Lipetsk Oblast Governor Igor Artamonov published a video showing queues at gas stations and demanded transparency from oil companies Lukoil, Rosneft, and Gazpromneft. — vm
- Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that Russia would begin importing petroleum products in July to stabilize the domestic market. — vm
- According to Financial Times estimates, up to 40% of Russian oil refining capacity may have been taken offline due to attacks. — meduza
Coverage (2 sources)
- Oryol Region Cancels 'Even-Odd' Number Plate Fuel System — Вечерняя Москва
- Orlov region becomes the first in Russia to cancel the 'even-odd' vehicle number fueling system — Meduza