Russian gas stations have imposed limits on gasoline and
diesel sales, while some regions have completely banned the sale of fuel in
containers.
In the northwestern Republic of Karelia, authorities imposed
fuel-sale limits at gas stations along major highways.
Drivers can now purchase no more than 30 liters of gasoline
and 50 liters of diesel. The sale of fuel in containers has been suspended
entirely.
Karelia Gov. Artur Parfenchikov said the restrictions could
inconvenience residents and businesses whose operations depend on logistics. He
called the measures necessary under the current circumstances.
He said the main goals were to prevent panic buying, ensure
an even distribution of fuel and keep all gas stations operating steadily.
The restrictions are described as temporary. They currently
apply to stations operated by Rosneft, Russia’s largest oil company.
Authorities said they are working to restore normal supplies as quickly as
possible.
Similar limits were introduced at Rosneft stations in
Ulan-Ude, the capital of Buryatia. Officials also reported restrictions in
neighboring Zabaykalsky Krai.
Fuel-sale disruptions were also reported in the Nizhny
Novgorod, Arkhangelsk and Penza regions, as well as Krasnoyarsk Krai.
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian refineries after Oct.
30, when an energy truce between Kyiv and Moscow announced by U.S.
President Donald Trump failed to take effect.