Russia’s fuel crisis, sparked by Ukraine’s drone attacks on oil refineries and depots, is worsening, with fuel shortages and restrictions in most regions. The crisis is affecting farmers, who are struggling to harvest their crops due to a lack of fuel, and drivers, who are waiting in long lines to refuel.
Fuel Shortages and Restrictions
The fuel shortages have led to restrictions in most regions, with drivers forced to crowd-source maps and trade tips about which stations have fuel and shorter lines. The shortage has also frayed tempers, with drivers getting into fights as they wait to refuel.
Online searches for ‘how to siphon fuel’ have jumped, and farmers are struggling to afford fuel for harvest. President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged the issues and promised measures to stabilize the market, particularly for the agricultural sector.
Russia has begun seaborne gasoline imports from India and Kazakhstan has agreed to supply 50,000 metric tons to Russia in July and August. Despite these efforts, the fuel crisis is expected to continue, with prolonged shortages potentially eroding public support for the war.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
