Russian fuel supply

'It's not about fuel, it's a signal to Putin': Ex-Naftogaz chief explains Trump's diesel deal with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump's statement about a diesel supply deal with Vladimir Putin could be part of an election campaign and a test of his ability to deliver on complex political agreements, former Naftogaz chief Andriy Kobolyev told Radio NV on Oct. 16.

16 October, 11:57 AM

Fire breaks out at Belgorod oil depot after overnight strike — OSINT analysis

A mass fire broke out at an oil depot in Russia's Belgorod Oblast following an overnight strike, Exilenova+ open-source intelligence monitoring channel reported on Oct. 9.

9 October, 10:40 AM

South Korea ships 176,000 tons of fuel to Russia on sanctioned tankers

South Korea shipped 176,000 tons of fuel – mainly diesel – to Russia in July and August, with part of the cargo transported on sanctioned tankers, The Guardian reported on October 6, citing port records and ship-tracking data.

6 October, 10:14 AM

Moscow reintroduces gasoline rationing

Limits on gasoline sales reappeared at several gas station networks in Moscow, as authorities continue supplying the Russian capital by redirecting fuel from other regions, independent outlet The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 19.

19 August, 10:47 PM

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

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