Fuel Crisis Deepens: Russia Expands Restrictions to New Regions and Occupied Territories

Several regions of Russia and the occupied territories of Ukraine have begun imposing restrictions on gasoline sales. The limits are already in effect in occupied Crimea, the Belgorod and Kursk regions, and parts of the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

This is reported by Russian media and representatives of the occupation authorities.

In St. Petersburg, some gas stations have started dispensing no more than 50 liters of fuel per person. The reason is said to be logistical and supply issues.

Previously, restrictions were introduced in occupied Crimea. There, no more than 20 liters of AI-95 gasoline are sold to one customer per day. In Sevastopol, there were also reports of disruptions involving certain gasoline brands.

In the Belgorod and Kursk regions, some gas stations stopped selling gasoline in cans, and a 20-liter limit per car was set for AI-95.

Similar restrictions are in effect in the occupied territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. In particular, in the so-called “LPR,” they have introduced a limit of 20 liters of fuel per transaction.

Russian media also reported possible restrictions at certain gas stations in Novaya Moskva, but there is currently no official confirmation.

The Russian authorities attribute the situation to increased demand and supply difficulties. At the same time, several media outlets link the fuel problems to the consequences of strikes on Russia’s oil refining and logistics infrastructure.