Russia Faces Fuel Crisis: Gasoline Shortages Spread Amidst Ukrainian Drone Attacks

Widespread Gasoline Shortages

• ⛽ Gasoline shortages are affecting over 10 regions in Russia, including Crimea, impacting motorists.
• ⏳ Residents in Sevastopol have experienced queues of up to 40 minutes to fill their tanks.

Impact of Ukrainian Drone Attacks

• 💥 Ukraine's stepped-up drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and export terminals are a primary cause of the crisis.
• 📉 These attacks have reduced Russian oil refining by nearly a fifth on some days and have cut exports from crucial ports.

Official Response and Outlook

• 📢 Sergey Axionov, head of Crimea, acknowledged the issue but assured that gas stations would be fully supplied within two weeks.
• 📊 While Russia has a surplus of diesel, gasoline production closely matches domestic demand, making refining drops more impactful.
• ⚠️ The Far East and Crimea were the first regions to report gasoline shortages in August.