https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/second-wave-of-fuel-shortages-at-gas-stations-sweeps-across-russiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/second-wave-of-fuel-shortages-at-gas-stations-sweeps-across-russiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/second-wave-of-fuel-shortages-at-gas-stations-sweeps-across-russia#u44904Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:21:01 +0000Fuel 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 mattersThe 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 sign