Authorities in many Russian regions, including areas far from Ukraine, have begun imposing extensive restrictions on fuel sales to the civilian population, according to reports. The measure extends a growing fuel supply crisis that has already affected Crimea, Moscow, and other parts of the country.
The latest reports from Russia indicate that numerous regions — including many far from the Ukrainian border — have begun imposing extensive restrictions on gasoline and diesel sales to the civilian population. The move marks a significant escalation of the country's deepening fuel supply crisis, which has seen severe shortages and long queues at gas stations over the past several weeks.
As The Zioneer has reported since early June, the crisis began with localized disruptions following Ukrainian airstrikes on Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure. A fuel ban for civilians was imposed across occupied Crimea on June 21, and by mid-June three-hour queues were reported on the Moscow–St. Petersburg highway. Russia announced plans to begin importing fuel by sea starting in June, with the first shipment from Asia expected.
The latest wave of restrictions suggests the supply difficulties are spreading far beyond the front-line regions. The Russian Fuel Union has previously denied reports of a shortage in Moscow, but the pattern of rationing across dozens of regions points to systemic logistical and production constraints. It remains unclear how long the restrictions will last or whether authorities can stabilize supply through imports and domestic measures.
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