Fuel shortage in Russia leads to closure of 360 stations

Due to a fuel shortage in Russia, 360 gas stations across the country have ceased operations. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

Local publications have reported on this. The government has extended the ban on gasoline exports until the end of 2025.

Additionally, restrictions on exporting diesel products for non-oil producing companies continue. According to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Alexander Novak, this decision is aimed at creating additional fuel reserves in the domestic market.

The head of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, addressed the public in a video message, acknowledged the problem, and asked local residents and tourists to be patient. He stated that the shortage of AI-92 grade gasoline is expected to be resolved within two weeks, and the shortage of AI-95 grade gasoline within two days.

According to the publication “Izvestiya,” supply disruptions are being observed in Moscow and the Moscow region, Belgorod, Sakhalin, Primorye, and Stavropol regions. The “Kommersant” newspaper emphasizes that as a result of drone attacks carried out by Ukraine over the past two months, oil refining volumes in Russia have decreased by 10 percent, which has caused the fuel shortage and the closure of 360 stations.

This situation is causing significant difficulties in Russia’s domestic fuel market. The government is working to stabilize the situation as soon as possible.