Russian officials and media have announced that following Ukraine's attack on eight major oil refineries in the country over the past two weeks, at least six regions are once again facing fuel shortages. This situation increases the likelihood of long queues of vehicles at gas stations.
The Impact of Attacks on Fuel Production
These attacks have weakened Russia's ability to produce gasoline and diesel, raising concerns about fuel supply and potentially complicating the agreement between Moscow and Washington for the export of Russian diesel to global markets.
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Imposition of Restrictions in Various Regions
The governor of the Karelia region in northwest Russia announced on Sunday (November 7) that restrictions on fuel sales at gas stations on highways have been implemented. He stated that the purchase limit for gasoline is set at 30 liters and for diesel at 50 liters, and the sale of fuel in gallons has been halted.
Arthur Parfenchikov announced in a message on Telegram: "I am fully aware of the potential problems arising from these restrictions for the residents of this region and the owners of businesses dependent on logistics. However, implementing these measures is essential under the current circumstances."
He added: "Our main priority now is to prevent panic buying driven by fear, ensure balanced fuel distribution, and maintain the stable operation of all gas stations to avoid any disruptions."
These temporary measures at gas stations under the supervision of Rosneft, Russia's largest oil producer, have been implemented, and officials are working to restore fuel supply conditions to normal as quickly as possible.
Officials in the Buryatia region in eastern Siberia announced that Rosneft's fuel stations in the center of this region, namely the city of Ulan-Ude, have imposed similar restrictions on fuel sales. Additionally, the Zabaykalsky region has also reported the imposition of restrictions.
Furthermore, restrictions on fuel sales have been reported in the Nizhny Novgorod, Arkhangelsk, Penza, and Krasnoyarsk regions. This fuel shortage in Russia has prompted officials to once again impose restrictions on gasoline exports, and in July, diesel exports were also limited.
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