Reuters: Fuel crisis in Russia is worsening

There is a shortage of gasoline at some filling stations in Russia. Private gas stations are facing the biggest difficulties.

According to Reuters, Russia is facing a shortage of certain fuel grades. According to sources among traders and retailers, attacks by Ukrainian drones on refineries and export terminals are reducing oil refining, and high credit rates are preventing private gas stations from building up reserves.

Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure to reduce Moscow’s export revenues, create domestic discontent, and push the Kremlin towards peace negotiations.

The attacks have reduced oil refining in Russia by almost a fifth on certain days and reduced exports from key ports. Despite a large surplus of diesel, gasoline production is in line with domestic demand, so the reduction in refining could lead to a shortage.

There are no long queues at gas stations, but certain gasoline grades, such as the popular Ai 92 and Ai 95, are often unavailable.

The gasoline shortage first emerged in the Far East and Crimea in August. Later, similar problems were observed in the Volga-Vyatka region, in the south, and in central Russia.