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Makhachkala residents and gas station owners reported fuel shortages and rising prices.

Caucasian Knot

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June 23, 2026

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In Makhachkala, the price of gasoline has risen to 120 rubles at some gas stations. Meanwhile, limits on fuel purchases per customer have been introduced, and drivers are facing long lines, according to residents. Gas station owners explained that they are forced to purchase fuel from resellers at inflated prices due to problems with shipments from refineries.

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Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 23, 2026

Transport operators feel squeeze as rising fuel costs spark calls for fare adjustments

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Rising fuel prices linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East are placing increasing pressure on public transportation operators, with taxi, bus and livery leaders warning that higher operating costs are making it more difficult for drivers to earn a living. Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union (BUBDU) President Rudolph Taylor said []

TASS

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· Jul 3, 2026

Novak instructs oil companies to ensure additional fuel supplies to Russian regions

Particular attention was paid to the regional fuel markets of the Irkutsk Region and the Trans-Baikal Region

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 4, 2026

EXPLAINER – From ‘oil state’ to fuel shortages: How Ukraine's strikes are pressuring Russia's energy sector

Fuel shortages have spread across more than 40 Russian regions, prompting authorities to impose sales limits

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

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Diesel export restrictions under consideration, 'difficult period': Why is Russia facing fuel crisis amid Ukraine war

Putin said the fuel shortage continues to affect motorists and businesses, with long queues reported at petrol stations.

Meduza.io

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· Jun 24, 2026

Three more Russian regions impose fuel sales restrictions

Authorities in Russia’s Bryansk, Kursk, and Kurgan regions have imposed restrictions on fuel sales.

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Related coverage for "Makhachkala residents and gas station owners reported fuel shortages and rising prices.": Eyewitness News Bahamas — Transport operators feel squeeze as rising fuel costs spark calls for fare adjustments. TASS — Novak instructs oil companies to ensure additional fuel supplies to Russian regions. Anadolu Agency — EXPLAINER – From ‘oil state’ to fuel shortages: How Ukraine's strikes are pressuring Russia's energy sector. Trend News Agency — How fuel problems in Russia affect Central Asian nations. Hindustan Times — Diesel export restrictions under consideration, 'difficult period': Why is Russia facing fuel crisis amid Ukraine war. Meduza.io — Three more Russian regions impose fuel sales restrictions