Russian fuel supply

70% of Russian gas stations left without gasoline or diesel

A sharp fuel shortage in Russia has left gasoline or diesel available at just 28.1% of the country’s gas stations as of Aug. 16, down from 41% a week earlier, independent outlet The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 18.

19 August, 12:41 AM

Russia expects more pricey Indian gasoline to ease shortages

At least two more shipments of gasoline from India are expected to arrive at Russian ports over the next two weeks as Moscow hopes to ease a domestic fuel shortage, Reuters reported on Aug. 17, citing industry sources.

17 August, 08:33 PM

Azov drones obliterate Russian fuel hubs — video

Ukrainian forces utilized strike drones to destroy Russian fuel supplies across temporarily occupied Donetsk Oblast, the 1st National Guard Corps Azov reported on Aug. 17.

17 August, 01:14 PM

Indian gasoline fails to ease Russia's fuel shortage

Gasoline imported by Russia from India to help cover a fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian strikes on refineries has not reached either retail gas station networks or the wholesale market, The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 16.

17 August, 01:13 PM

Second wave of fuel shortages rolls over Russia

Fuel shortages driven by renewed Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and logistics centers have spread to at least 16 Russian regions, independent outlet The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 11.

12 August, 01:38 AM

Ukrainian drone strikes deepen Russian fuel shortage as 322 gas stations close

A total of 322 gas stations in Russia have closed or gone offline for repairs since the start of 2026, up 70% from the same period last year, Enkorr reported, citing Russian media.

5 August, 06:33 PM

Russian fuel prices seem to drop wherever Putin visits

Remote Russian regions start offering dramatically lower gasoline and diesel prices immediately before Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit them, independent outlet The Insider wrote on Aug. 3.

4 August, 12:46 AM

Fuel crisis pushes Russian settlers out of Crimea, HUR says

Problems with fuel, electricity, and water supply are worsening across occupied Crimea, forcing many Russians who moved to the peninsula after its illegal annexation in 2014 to return to Russia, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) said on Aug. 3.

3 August, 10:47 PM

Russia to receive first shipment of Indian gasoline July 26

As Ukrainian strikes continue reducing Russia’s refining capacity, the first shipment of gasoline from India is expected to arrive on July 26, the Financial Times reported on July 23.

23 July, 10:51 PM

Russia reroutes fuel from Siberia to Moscow

Russia is rerouting fuel from Siberia to Moscow to avoid shortages in the capital, Reuters reported on July 21, citing industry sources.

21 July, 08:50 PM

Russia’s Pskov cracks down on fuel hoarders

Security forces in Russia’s Pskov Oblast have launched raids to find residents hoarding scarce gasoline, regional Governor Mikhail Vedernikov said on July 20.

20 July, 10:47 PM

Moscow arranges gasoline imports from Kazakhstan as shortages persist

Russia is negotiating with Kazakhstan to import about 50,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline to ease domestic shortages caused by shutdowns at many of its refineries, Reuters reported on June 24.

24 June, 10:56 PM

Russia bans online gasoline sales

Russia has banned online listings offering gasoline on three major national marketplaces (Avito, Ozon, and Wildberries), the country’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) announced on June 22.

22 June, 11:40 PM

Fuel shortages and strikes batter Crimea tourism as bookings fall 58%

The Russian Union of Travel Industry said bookings in Russia-annexed Crimea fell 58% over the past two weeks compared with the same period last year, the Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported.

22 June, 04:57 PM

Ukraine says Belarusian facilities are helping Russia conduct drone strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Belarus to demonstrate its real position regarding Russia's war against Ukraine, while stating that Kyiv is aware of industrial facilities on Belarusian territory that assist the Russian military. He made the remarks during his evening address on June 20.

21 June, 12:26 PM

Fuel sales suspended across occupied Crimea after attack on Kerch fuel terminal

A major fire continues to burn at a fuel terminal in Russian-occupied Kerch following a drone attack overnight into June 21, while occupation authorities in Crimea have announced a suspension of fuel sales at gas stations.

21 June, 11:38 AM

Moscow could struggle with fuel after Ukrainian strike

The Russian capital may soon experience crippling gasoline shortages that have plagued its periphery after a key regional oil refinery was damaged in a Ukrainian air strike, Roman Parkhanov, an officer with Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, said on June 18.

19 June, 02:28 AM

Russia limits gasoline sales in 20 regions

Plagued by persistent fuel shortages, Russian authorities have restricted gasoline sales across 20 regions of the country, including Moscow and Leningrad Oblast, Serhiy Kuyun, director of automotive consultancy A-95, told NV Radio on June 16.

16 June, 10:57 PM

Fuel shortage sinks Crimea tourism

A fuel shortage in Russian-occupied Crimea has prompted widespread cancellations of hotel bookings, Russian propaganda outlet RBC reported on June 15, citing industry sources.

15 June, 07:56 PM

Ukrainian strikes rattle Russia’s war hawks as Kremlin underestimates Kyiv

Ukraine’s medium- and long-range strikes are fueling anger and panic among Russian military bloggers, who complain that Ukraine’s Armed Forces are hitting critical defense and industrial infrastructure and disabling radar stations and air defense systems, the Institute for the Study of War said in its June 7 report.

8 June, 10:42 AM

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