Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms

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1. 26d ago

   Russian government confirms reliance on imported gasoline amid fuel crisis

   Russia now depends on imported gasoline to meet demand, according to government confirmation. The country is facing a severe fuel crisis, with petrol unavailable at seven in 10 stations. In Moscow, gas stations have reimposed fuel limits, leading to long queues and reports of fighting at pumps. The government has responded to the instability by arresting citizens who complain about the shortages.

   Why it matters

   Fuel stability is critical for both civilian infrastructure and military logistics during the ongoing war. A domestic production failure forces the Kremlin to rely on external markets to prevent total transport collapse.

   What is confirmed

   • The Russian government confirmed the country is running on imported gasoline.
   • Moscow gas stations have reimposed fuel limits.
   • Fuel shortages have returned to Moscow, causing long queues for drivers.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Petrol is unavailable at seven in 10 Russian stations.
   • Fighting has broken out at petrol stations.
   • Russian citizens are being arrested for complaining about fuel shortages.

   What to watch next

   • Official data on the volume of gasoline imports
   • Government announcements regarding fuel rationing policies
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. The Moscow Times — Moscow Gas Stations Reimpose Fuel Limits as ‘Second Wave’ of Shortages Hits Russia
   2. The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms
   3. Euronews.com — Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens
   4. Reuters — Frustrated Moscow drivers face long queues to refill as fuel shortages return
   5. The Independent — Putin arrests Russians for complaining about fuel shortages as fighting breaks out at petrol stations
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