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Second wave of fuel shortages at gas stations sweeps across Russia

Fuel shortages have swept across Russia for the second time, with gas stations in various regions, including Crimea, reporting empty fuel supplies. The shortages are attributed to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and trucking costs. Russia has received an Indian gasoline cargo to alleviate the shortages. Fuel sale restrictions have spread to nearly all of Russia.

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  • ✓ Fuel shortages have swept across Russia for the second time.
  • ✓ Ukrainian drone strikes have pushed up Russian trucking costs, stoking inflation.
  • ✓ Russia has received an Indian gasoline cargo as fuel shortages bite.
  • ✓ Fuel sale restrictions have spread to nearly all of Russia.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The second wave of fuel shortages has emerged, with more regions in Russia reporting empty gas stations, following the initial shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes.

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  1. Russia faces second wave of fuel shortages amid Ukrainian strikes

    Fuel shortages have swept across Russia for the second time, with gas stations in various regions, including Crimea, reporting empty fuel supplies. The shortages are attributed to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and trucking costs. Russia has received an Indian gasoline cargo to alleviate the shortages. Fuel sale restrictions have spread to nearly all of Russia.

    Why it matters

    The fuel shortages in Russia are a result of ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and logistics. These strikes have led to increased trucking costs, stoking inflation. The shortages have significant implications for Russia's economy and Putin's administration, as they exacerbate existing challenges.

    What is confirmed

    • Fuel shortages have swept across Russia for the second time.
    • Ukrainian drone strikes have pushed up Russian trucking costs, stoking inflation.
    • Russia has received an Indian gasoline cargo as fuel shortages bite.
    • Fuel sale restrictions have spread to nearly all of Russia.
    • Gasoline has run out at most gas stations in Crimea.

    What to watch next

    • Further Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries
    • Russia's response to the fuel shortages
    • Impact of fuel shortages on Russia's economy
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. Reuters — Ukrainian drone strikes push up Russian trucking costs, stoking inflation
    2. The Daily Beast — Putin Faces Humiliating New Crisis After Shock Attack
    3. Bloomberg.com — Russian Regions Report New Fuel Crunch As Kyiv Hits Refineries
    4. Euronews.com — Russia admits new petrol shortages amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes
    5. NBC News — Second wave of fuel shortages at gas stations sweeps across Russia
    6. Інтент — Gasoline has once again run out at most gas stations in Crimea
    7. Reuters — Russia receives Indian gasoline cargo as fuel shortages bite
    8. Українська правда — Fuel sale restrictions spread again to nearly all of Russia – Reuters
    confidence 85%
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