Moscow Gas Stations Reimpose Fuel Limits as ‘Second Wave’ of Shortages Hits Russia
Moscow fuel stations have reimposed sales limits as a second wave of petrol shortages hits Russia. Reports indicate a severe supply crisis, with some sources stating that seven in 10 stations have run out of fuel, leaving less than a third with available stock. The Russian government has confirmed that the country is now relying on imported gasoline. In response to the scarcity, some citizens are attempting to purchase fuel cans via the Wildberries marketplace.
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- ✓ Moscow gas stations have reimposed fuel limits due to shortages.
- ✓ The Russian government confirmed the country is running on imported gasoline.
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Moscow gas stations have reimposed fuel limits amid a second wave of shortages.
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Moscow Gas Stations Limit Sales as Petrol Shortages Worsen
Moscow fuel stations have reimposed sales limits as a second wave of petrol shortages hits Russia. Reports indicate a severe supply crisis, with some sources stating that seven in 10 stations have run out of fuel, leaving less than a third with available stock. The Russian government has confirmed that the country is now relying on imported gasoline. In response to the scarcity, some citizens are attempting to purchase fuel cans via the Wildberries marketplace.
Why it matters
The shortage coincides with a deepening slump in Russian oil flow and Ukrainian threats against a key port. Drone attacks have also targeted Russian infrastructure, contributing to the instability of the domestic fuel supply.
What is confirmed
- Moscow gas stations have reimposed fuel limits due to shortages.
- The Russian government confirmed the country is running on imported gasoline.
Still unconfirmed
- Seven in 10 Russian gas stations have run out of petrol.
- Less than a third of Russian gas stations currently have fuel.
- Drone attacks have left Russia at a breaking point.
- Russians are searching the Wildberries marketplace for fuel cans.
What to watch next
- Official government statements on the duration of fuel imports
- Reports on the operational status of the targeted key port
- Data on the volume of gasoline imports entering Russia
confidence 70%Sources used for this update (8)
- The Moscow Times — Moscow Gas Stations Reimpose Fuel Limits as ‘Second Wave’ of Shortages Hits Russia
- Reuters — Moscow's fuel stations limit sales amid shortages
- Bloomberg — Russia’s Oil-Flow Slump Deepens as Ukraine Threatens Key Port
- The Daily Beast — Putin Nemesis Warns Drone Attacks Leave Russia at ‘Breaking Point’
- Meduza — Less than a third of Russian gas stations have fuel
- Українська правда — Petrol shortage sends Russians searching Wildberries marketplace for fuel cans
- The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms
- Euronews.com — Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens
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