Russia has exploded into a massive fuel crisis — gasoline and diesel are disappearing from gas stations, and prices are rising at record rates. According to data from economic analyst Stanimir Dobrev, fuel supply disruptions have already affected 84% of the country's regions. This is reported by Oboz.
Gasoline in Tyumen at 80 rubles per liter
The situation is most acute in Tyumen — the center of Russian oil extraction. Here, restrictions have been imposed: one driver can buy no more than 30 liters of fuel. Despite this, queues at gas stations are not decreasing, and prices have already reached 70-80 rubles per liter instead of the previous 50-55. At the gas stations of the 'Gazpromneft', 'TPK', and 'Kondor' networks, fuel is running out, drivers are forced to circle several stations in a row just to fill up something.
Main reasons for fuel shortages in Russia
- Drone strikes on Russian oil refining and energy facilities have knocked out some capacities.
- Logistical failures in the fuel supply system to the regions.
- Rising domestic demand due to attempts by companies to create reserves.
Not only private motorists are feeling the problems. Delivery services, freight carriers, and agrarians are suffering from the fuel shortage, which risks leading to disruptions in logistics and rising commodity prices.
Russia may lose 60% of refining capacity by the end of 2025
Ukrainian intelligence predicts that by the end of 2025, Russia could lose up to 60% of its refining capacity and will be forced to import fuel. At the same time, Belarus, China, and India are in no hurry to help the Kremlin, which only deepens the crisis. Experts believe that Russia's fuel system has entered a 'point of no return' stage.
Earlier we reported that Belarus increased gasoline supplies to Russia fourfold.