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Irkutsk residents wait up to 18 hours for petrol as most fuel is diverted to Moscow

Baltic News Network

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July 1, 2026

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Residents of Russia’s Irkutsk region are waiting in line for petrol for up to 18 hours, with the longest known wait lasting through the night, according to Meduza. Meanwhile, 60 of the region’s fuel supplies are reportedly being sent to Moscow. The fuel crisis and queues at petrol stations in the Irkutsk region have reached [] The post Irkutsk residents wait up to 18 hours for petrol as most fuel is diverted to Moscow appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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Meduza.io

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· Jul 9, 2026

An oil superpower that can’t fill its own gasoline tanks: How Ukraine’s drone war upended Russia’s fuel market

Shortages of gasoline and diesel have affected most of Russia’s regions, as well as the annexed areas of Ukraine, to one degree or another. Regional restrictions usually take the form of bans on filling canisters and limits on how much any one customer can buy. At some gas stations, there’s no gasoline or diesel at all; at others, lines stretch for miles, and drivers spend hours — sometimes dozens of hours — waiting.

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 24, 2026

Moscow Refinery Knocked Offline Until 2027 After Drone Strikes – Reuters

Moscow’s largest fuel refinery is expected to remain offline until early 2027 after repeated Ukrainian drone strikes, Reuters reports. The attacks damaged key processing units at the Gazprom Neft-owned plant, which supplies most of the capital’s fuel.

PravdaReport

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· Jul 3, 2026

Fuel Pressures Push Russia Toward Japanese Jet Fuel Imports Through South Korea

Russia, amid difficulties in its domestic fuel market, is preparing to import a shipment of Japanese-produced aviation kerosene through South Korea. The volume of the shipment is expected to total at least 200,000 barrels, Reuters reports, citing three industry sources. The cargo is reportedly scheduled to depart from Chiba, Japan, during the first half of July. Near the South Korean port of Yeosu, the fuel is expected to be transferred to another tanker bound for its final destination, which has not been disclosed. According to the report, the last delivery along this route took place in February 2022, meaning the arrangement had been reached before the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine and before Moscow placed Japan on its list of unfriendly countries. At that time, the kerosene shipment was delivered to the port of Vladivostok.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api

MOSCOW: Russia mengharamkan eksport diesel dalam usaha menstabilkan krisis bekalan bahan api yang semakin memburuk susulan peningkatan serangan Ukraine terhadap infrastruktur tenaga negara itu. Langkah yang berkuat kuasa kelmarin dibuat selepas beberapa wilayah di Russia dilaporkan mengalami kekurangan bekalan bahan api. Lebih 90 peratus daripadanya berdepan catuan atau gangguan bekalan sejak Jun, menurut laporan media ... Read more The post Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Hot Air

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· Jun 30, 2026

Lack of Gasoline Getting to Russians, Part Two

Lack of Gasoline Getting to Russians, Part Two

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

How fuel problems in Russia affect Central Asian nations

How fuel problems in Russia affect Central Asian nations

Watchdog Report

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· Jun 27, 2026

Ukraine Just Hit Russia Where It Hurts Most

Ukraine just struck a massive oil refinery just 15 miles from the Kremlin — and Russia may not get it running again until 2027. Story Snapshot Ukraine hit the Moscow Oil Refinery twice in June 2026, causing damage that could shut it down for at least six months. The refinery supplies 40 of the Moscow []

Daily Finland

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia bans diesel fuel export

Russia has imposed a ban on diesel fuel exports to boost domestic supplies, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday, reported Xinhua. We have introduced a ban on diesel fuel exports, which will make it possible to ramp up supplies to the domestic market, Novak said at a cabinet meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian government also announced that it has expanded the temporary diesel exports ban to fuel producers. The measure does not apply to deliveries under intergovernmental agreements. Novak noted that Russia will begin importing petroleum products in July to stabilize the country's fuel market. We will also start importing petroleum products in July and ramp up extra output volumes using petroleum products of a lower environmental class, he said.

The Moscow Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Regions Calling: Russia's Fuel-Producing Hub Struggles to Shake Off Supply Crisis

Even Bashkortostan, Russia's leading producer of diesel and gasoline, is feeling the impact of this summer's fuel crisis.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Russia imposes fuel restrictions in Irkutsk region

High alert declared due to shortage of motor fuel

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 29, 2026

Fuel shortages spread in Russia as Ukraine ramps up attacks

The recent surge in Ukrainian attacks into Russian territory has caused fuel shortages to spread ​from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern Russia, and even to the ca...

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Russia considers fuel imports amid Ukraine’s strikes on refineries: newspaper

Russia is considering fuel imports ‌and corresponding subsidies to cap prices as ways to mitigate supply disruptions of petrol and diesel caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, Vedomosti daily reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources. Numerous regions across Russia, the world’s third-largest crude oil producer, have reported restrictions on fuel sales, rising prices of oil products and long queues at filling stations due to supply shortages. Apart from supplying crude oil...

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 8, 2026

Putin Humiliated as Russians Rage Over Growing Crisis

Alexander Kazakov / via REUTERSAnger is growing in Russia over lengthy lines at gas stations nationwide, with Vladimir Putin forced to acknowledge a fuel crisis in a rare public admission of weakness.More than four years into the Russian president’s invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv’s relentless attacks on Putin’s oil refineries are being felt across the country. Russia, one of the world’s largest oil producers, has struggled to produce enough fuel to meet domestic demand. Meanwhile, wholesale fuel prices have risen, and rationing has been introduced in several regions.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Wall Street Journal

lean right

· Jul 1, 2026

Putin Faces a Political Crisis as Fuel Shortages Ripple Through Russia

Moscow might have to import gasoline and ban diesel exports as long lines form at gas stations.

The Independent

lean left

· Jul 8, 2026

Russian fuel shortage pushing drivers to desperate measures as gasoline runs out

A nationwide shortage of gasoline and soaring petrol prices is pushing Russians to alternative fuel sources

NDTV

lean right

· Jul 1, 2026

Crude Reversal: Russia Buys Indian Petrol To Plug Supply Gaps Triggered By Ukraine Attacks

The imports come as Russia grapples with fuel shortages across its 11 time zones, leading to fuel rationing, long queues at filling stations and record-high domestic gasoline prices.

TRT World

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ukraine attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into fuel crisis

Russia is seeing a growing gasoline crisis with more than half of the country's regions imposing limits on sales. This has left motorists queueing for hours just to get fuel. And it's becoming increasingly common, as Russia grapples with refinery outage and intensified Ukrainian drone

Caucasian Knot

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· Jun 30, 2026

Fuel prices and queues at gas stations persist in southern Russia.

Residents of the Krasnodar Territory report long queues for gasoline and conflicts at gas stations, while in Dagestan, the price of gasoline has risen to 140 rubles per liter. The only region in southern Russia from which there have been no reports of restrictions on gasoline sales is Kalmykia.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 21, 2026

Fuel Shortages in Russia Amid Ukraine Drone Attacks

Over 50 regions in Russia are currently experiencing severe fuel shortages. These shortages are attributed to long-range sanctions and targeted Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and ports, which have significantly reduced Russia's refining capacity by 20-30. Bloomberg News Senior Writer Stephanie Baker joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the situation the world's second-largest oil producer finds itself in. (Source: Bloomberg)

Intel Slava

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· Jul 10, 2026

🇷🇺⛽ — Russia's potential diesel export ban could trigger fuel shortages across multiple [...]

— Russia's potential diesel export ban could trigger fuel shortages across multiple regions, the Financial Times reports. A Russian ban on diesel exports risks causing fuel shortages in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Moscow's decision coincides with Trump's announcement ending the US-Iran ceasefire, which has further reduced Persian Gulf supply flows. The combined effect has driven a sharp rise in wholesale diesel prices in Europe, with trading data showing prices approaching 135 per barrel.@IntelSlava

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian Diesel Export Ban Sends Global Fuel Prices Higher

Russia's decision to ban diesel exports last week has disrupted global fuel markets, deepening concerns over tightening supplies and driving diesel prices sharply higher, even in regions that stopped importing Russian fuel years ago.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 30, 2026

Occupation authorities say Crimeans should not expect fuel any time soon

The Russian occupation authorities in Crimea have said that large fuel deliveries are not expected in the near future and urged residents of the occupied peninsula to be patient.

AzerNews

Unknown

· Jul 10, 2026

Russia's diesel ban reveals Armenia's energy security dilemma

Russia's diesel export ban, announced by Deputy PM Novak, eliminates the source of 83 of Armenia's diesel imports overnight. With Iran under sanctions and European alternatives too expensive to scale, Yerevan is staring at its most acute energy vulnerability since independence, and the country best positioned to fill the gap is the one it was at war with four years ago.

TASS

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gasoline, diesel export ban needed to stabilize fuel situation — Deputy PM Novak

The complete ban on diesel and gasoline exports remains in effect in Russia until July 31

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia bans diesel exports as Ukraine attacks fuel refineries

Russia has banned diesel exports until July 31 in a bid to ease fuel shortages linked to intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced the measure on Wednesday during a government meeting chaired by President Vladimir Putin, saying the ban would boost domestic fuel supplies and stabilise [] Russia bans diesel exports as Ukraine attacks fuel refineries

The Japan Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Ukraine creates ‘long-range’ command to step up strikes on Russia

Kyiv's campaign against Russian energy and logistics has forced Moscow to ban diesel exports and restrict shipping near the Sea of Azov.

AllSides

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· Jun 29, 2026

Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time Sunday that Russia is facing fuel shortages following a wave of Ukrainian attacks deep inside the country. Putin said a task force was working to alleviate the issue, which has grown into a serious crisis as the Kremlin grapples with simmering discontent on a range of issues. Moscow must now also content with the renewed engagement of the United States, with President Donald Trump offering public praise for Kyiv's efforts...

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia bans diesel exports as Ukrainian strikes intensify fuel crisis

More than 90 percent of Russian regions have experienced fuel rationing or shortages since June, according to local media reports and statements from officials. The post Russia bans diesel exports as Ukrainian strikes intensify fuel crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Express

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· Jun 25, 2026

Disaster for Putin as major oil refinery offline until 2027 after huge Ukraine strikes

The facility is expected to be out of action for at least six months.

Fortune

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russia’s fuel crisis is so bad that a mom and her baby waited in line for 18 hours to get gas — ‘Are we in the Soviet Union?’

Energy analysts have estimated that 25 or more of Russia’s oil refining capacity has been taken offline by Ukraine's drone attacks.

Egyptian Gazette

lean right

· Jun 23, 2026

Russia weighs fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is considering importing fuel to mitigate supply disruptions of gasoline and diesel caused ‌by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, the Vedomosti daily reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources, while Crimea has tightened restrictions on public services and activities. Russian President Vladimir Putin also made his first comments about Ukraine’s recent strikes [] The post Russia weighs fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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