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Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

Russia is experiencing a gasoline shortage that has left seven in 10 stations without fuel. The Russian government confirmed the country is relying on imported gasoline to meet demand. Drivers in Moscow are facing long queues to refill vehicles. While the gasoline supply is tight, government official Novak stated that the diesel market remains stable. The crisis comes as the impact of the war increases on the domestic population.

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  • ✓ The Russian government confirmed the country is running on imported gasoline.
  • ✓ Gasoline shortages have caused long queues for drivers in Moscow.
  • ✓ Fuel pumps are running dry across the country.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Russian government confirmed the country is now running on imported gasoline.

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  1. Russia faces gasoline shortages as fuel crisis spreads to gas stations

    Russia is experiencing a gasoline shortage that has left seven in 10 stations without fuel. The Russian government confirmed the country is relying on imported gasoline to meet demand. Drivers in Moscow are facing long queues to refill vehicles. While the gasoline supply is tight, government official Novak stated that the diesel market remains stable. The crisis comes as the impact of the war increases on the domestic population.

    Why it matters

    Fuel availability is a critical indicator of domestic stability and industrial capacity during the conflict. Reliance on imports for gasoline suggests a failure in internal production or refinery capacity.

    What is confirmed

    • The Russian government confirmed the country is running on imported gasoline.
    • Gasoline shortages have caused long queues for drivers in Moscow.
    • Fuel pumps are running dry across the country.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Seven in 10 gas stations have run out of petrol.
    • President Putin has deployed guards to help conceal the fuel crisis.
    • The diesel market remains stable despite tight gasoline supplies.

    What to watch next

    • Official government data on gasoline import volumes
    • Reports of fuel rationing or price hikes at the pump
    • Changes in refinery output figures
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms
    2. Euronews.com — Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens
    3. Reuters — Frustrated Moscow drivers face long queues to refill as fuel shortages return
    4. The Telegraph — Fuel pumps are running dry but Putin won’t let Russians complain
    5. BBC — Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
    6. The Daily Beast — Desperate Putin Sends Guards to Help Conceal Humiliating Crisis
    7. Bloomberg — Novak Says Russian Gasoline Supply Tight, Diesel Market Stable
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