Several regions across Russia have begun relaxing restrictions on fuel sales that were imposed after Ukrainian strikes on refineries led to nationwide shortages, according to local media and officials. The relaxation marks a reversal of earlier measures as supply conditions improve.
Several regions across Russia are beginning to ease restrictions on fuel sales that were imposed in the wake of Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, according to local media and officials. The development suggests that supply conditions are improving after weeks of shortages that led to queues at gas stations and government-imposed limits on purchases.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the escalating fuel crisis in Russia, which was triggered by Ukrainian strikes on refinery infrastructure that led to nationwide shortages. Those shortages prompted authorities in numerous regions — including areas far from the front lines — to impose quantitative restrictions on gasoline and diesel sales. Russia also banned diesel exports as the crisis deepened.
It remains unclear which specific regions are now relaxing the restrictions, and whether the measure is a coordinated national policy or a series of local decisions. The reports did not specify the extent of the relaxation or list the affected fuel types.
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