Foreign Media: Russia is facing a severe fuel shortage crisis, with Ukrainian drone attacks having destroyed approximately one-quarter of its refining capacity.
Russia is experiencing a serious fuel shortage as Ukrainian drones continue to strike domestic oil refineries, resulting in damage to about one-quarter of the country's refining capacity. Long queues have formed at gas stations in Moscow and other areas, while some regions have run out of fuel pumps. Authorities have implemented fuel rationing (limiting each vehicle to 20–30 liters), restricted sales methods at gas stations, banned exports of gasoline and aviation fuel, and are considering a ban on diesel exports.
The Crimean region has declared a state of emergency. Russia is urgently importing gasoline from countries such as India, with plans to import 400,000 tons per month.
Analysts point out that the fuel shortage will drive up transportation and commodity prices, erode public trust in the authorities, and trigger panic buying. The Russian president has acknowledged a "certain level of shortage" but emphasized it is "not severe," while calling for accelerated production of air defense systems and faster repair of oil refineries.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has approved a 40-day military and intelligence operation aimed at pressuring Russia to end the conflict. The future trajectory of the situation will depend on the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes versus Russia’s air defense capabilities.
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