https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-running-on-imported-gasoline-government-confirmsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-running-on-imported-gasoline-government-confirmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-running-on-imported-gasoline-government-confirms#u45794Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:30:36 +0000Russia 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 mattersFuel 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