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The new gasoline sales system in Astrakhan has resulted in long queues.
Queues at gas stations in Astrakhan after the introduction of sales on even and odd days depending on the car number have not decreased; drivers take their place in line early even at non-working gas stations, hoping to buy fuel, drivers told Caucasian Knot. Social media users called the situation chaotic.
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Caucasian Knot
· Jul 7, 2026
Drivers in Nalchik complained about the shortage of cheap gasoline.
The fuel crisis has led to the closure of Lukoil gas stations in Nalchik, prices for gasoline at private gas stations are inflated, and long lines are forming at Rosneft gas stations, where previous prices are maintained.
TRT World
· 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
Vanguard News
· Jul 2, 2026
Dangote crashes petrol price to ₦1,075/litre, opens sales to all marketers
The refinery also aligned its coastal loading price at 1,075 per litre and suspended its consortium marketing arrangement, effectively opening petrol loading at its gantry to all qualified marketers. The post Dangote crashes petrol price to 1,075/litre, opens sales to all marketers appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Moscow Times
· Jun 29, 2026
Irkutsk Police Fine Gasoline Scalpers as Governor Declares ‘High Alert’ Over Supply Problems
Regional law enforcement said several people were caught reselling gasoline online and charging as much as 12.15 per gallon.
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Related coverage for "The new gasoline sales system in Astrakhan has resulted in long queues.": Caucasian Knot — Drivers in Nalchik complained about the shortage of cheap gasoline.. TRT World — Ukraine attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into fuel crisis. Vanguard News — Dangote crashes petrol price to ₦1,075/litre, opens sales to all marketers. The Moscow Times — Irkutsk Police Fine Gasoline Scalpers as Governor Declares ‘High Alert’ Over Supply Problems