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Several Russian regions impose restrictions on gasoline sales

Meduza.io

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June 23, 2026

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Several Russian regions impose restrictions on gasoline sales

The Irkutsk, Omsk, and Novosibirsk regions have imposed restrictions on gasoline sales.

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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.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Regions across Russia impose gasoline sales restrictions as Ukrainian strikes deepen fuel crisis

At least 15 Russian regions introduced restrictions on fuel sales on June 23, according to reports from various local officials and media outlets.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 23, 2026

Fuel sales restricted across 15 Russian regions

At least 15 Russian regions introduced fuel sales restrictions on 23 June as the country faces a worsening petrol and diesel shortage.

TASS

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ukrainian army has no gas stations left on major routes in Sumy Region — security source

According to the source, this is confirmed by plans by regional Ukrainian authorities to ban the retail sale of gasoline starting July 10

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market

Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range ‌of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Intensify Fuel Crisis

Russia has temporarily banned diesel exports in an effort to stabilize a deepening fuel crisis triggered by sustained Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the move aims to boost domestic supplies, with the ban in place until July 31. Most Russian regions now face rationing or shortages, forcing authorities to cap sales and prompting long lines at gas stations, while Putin downplays the situation as “not critical.”

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Related coverage for "Several Russian regions impose restrictions on gasoline sales": Meduza.io — Three more Russian regions impose fuel sales restrictions. The Kyiv Independent — Regions across Russia impose gasoline sales restrictions as Ukrainian strikes deepen fuel crisis. Ukrainska Pravda — Fuel sales restricted across 15 Russian regions. TASS — Ukrainian army has no gas stations left on major routes in Sumy Region — security source. South China Morning Post — Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market. Kyiv Post — Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Intensify Fuel Crisis