‘The crisis is deep’: The view from Russia as fuel shortages worsen
Summary
Russia is facing serious fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged many of its oil refineries. The government is controlling fuel sales, banning fuel exports, and importing fuel from other countries to manage the crisis while the war in Ukraine continues.Key Facts
- Ukrainian drone strikes have disabled about 25% of Russia’s oil refining capacity.
- Fuel shortages have caused long lines at gas stations and empty pumps in cities like Moscow.
- Russia limits fuel sales to about 20-30 liters per vehicle and prohibits filling extra containers.
- The government has banned petrol and jet fuel exports and is considering banning diesel exports.
- Russia is allowing lower-grade fuels temporarily to ease the shortage.
- Crimea declared a state of emergency due to fuel shortages affecting essential services.
- Russia is importing fuel from countries like Belarus, India, and other Asian markets.
- President Putin says the fuel shortage is not “critical” but acknowledges there are problems.
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