Voronezh Governor Calls Euro-5 Fuel a Marketing Gimmick
Voronezh Governor called the newest Euro-5 standard fuel a 'marketing gimmick'. United Russia deputy Alexander Gushev made this statement during a direct line on August 25 in response to a question from a resident of the region about what kind of fuel is pumped into cars at local gas stations.
Consensus
- The governor of Voronezh Oblast stated that Euro-5 fuel is a 'marketing gimmick'.
- The governor said there is no difference in engine performance between Euro-4 and Euro-5 fuel.
- The governor emphasized that fuel quality depends more on octane number than on environmental standard.
- The fuel shortage in Voronezh Oblast is expected to last at least until mid-September.
- The governor attributed the fuel shortage to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries.
- The governor advised residents to use public transportation to reduce stress from long queues at gas stations.
- The government has allowed the sale of lower environmental standard fuels (Euro-2, Euro-3, Euro-4).
Points of divergence
- The governor suggested that bus drivers may need to work overtime. — tg_echoonline_news
- The governor stated that old-standard fuel (Euro-2, Euro-3, Euro-5) is not currently being brought into the region, and if introduced, only in small quantities. — tg_horizontal_russia
- As of August 24, 95-octane gasoline was absent from 78% of Russian gas stations. — tg_horizontal_russia
- In Yakutia, gasoline was available at only nine gas stations. — tg_horizontal_russia
- The head of the Republic of Sakha accused private companies of sharply limiting fuel sales. — tg_horizontal_russia
- The governor of Stavropol Krai requested reduced official travel again. — tg_horizontal_russia
Coverage (2 sources)
- Fuel crisis: Voronezh region governor calls Euro-5 gasoline a 'marketing gimmick' and urges residents to use public transport — ЭХО / Новости
- Voronezh governor calls Euro-5 fuel "marketing gimmick" — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия