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Kremlin-installed authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea order a nationwide stop to civilian fuel sales, reserving fuel for state services after a wave of Ukrainian strikes hit energy and transport links, signaling Kyiv's campaign is increasingly challenging Moscow's logistical backbone on the peninsula.
Crimea’s Russian-installed administration imposed a night-time ban on riding mopeds, quad bikes and motorcycles (8pm–6am), claiming their sound mimics drone attacks and alleging Kyiv is recruiting youths. Ukraine’s drone campaign continues to target Crimea’s logistics, with reports of a Ukrainian strike on Gazprom Neft’s refinery near Moscow that damaged a facility and fueled fuel shortages. Separately, Ukrainian casualties were reported from Russian strikes, including a Su-24M crash. At the G7, Western leaders discussed new sanctions on Russia’s oil exports, banking and military production, with indications from the US of possible reinstatement of oil-related sanctions.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Crimea’s bridges, fuel storage and naval routes are isolating the peninsula, crippling Russian logistics and fuel supply, and forcing Moscow to contend with a lengthened supply chain that weakens its southern offensive capabilities.
Ukrainian strikes on fuel depots, the land corridor to Crimea, and the strategic Kerch Bridge have disrupted shipments into the Russian-held peninsula, sparking fuel shortages as authorities ration gasoline and residents queue for supplies amid ongoing fighting.
US carriers spent about $6.5 billion on fuel in April, a 78% spike, while the global profit outlook for airlines was cut by nearly half.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) says it struck the Vtorovo fuel-pumping station in Russia’s Vladimir Oblast as part of a broader “long-range sanctions” campaign aimed at disrupting Russia’s fuel logistics to central regions and Moscow; the drone strike caused a large fire at the Transneft facility, and officials say such attacks are part of a wider effort to degrade Russia’s energy distribution with plans to intensify operations.
California Governor Newsom's office is advising residents to avoid Chevron gas stations over the holiday weekend due to elevated fuel prices, suggesting shoppers compare prices and consider other brands to save on travel costs.
Cuba’s energy minister said the island has run out of crude oil, fuel oil, and diesel due to the U.S. blockade, leaving only gas from wells and causing Havana to endure up to 22-hour blackouts amid street protests. With oil shipments halted since January and a weakened Venezuelan dependency, officials warn the grid is in a critical state and the country has no reserves. The U.S. has offered about $100 million in aid tied to reforms, and Havana must decide whether to accept the assistance and pursue talks.
Geopolitical tensions and disruptions to jet-fuel supplies are driving up airfares and forcing airlines to cut capacity, pushing many travelers away from long-haul trips toward closer, cheaper options or staycations. Experts advise staying flexible, prioritizing direct flights when possible, and buying travel insurance, while monitoring safety advisories as carriers adjust schedules and surcharges amid the ongoing energy and security concerns.
Police cleared fuel protesters from Dublin's city center on day five of Ireland's National Fuel Protest, with tractors blocking O’Connell Street, as demonstrations over soaring fuel costs continue across the country.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will underwrite fuel deals to secure supply amid supply concerns, announced during a visit to the Ampol Lytton Refinery in Brisbane.
Arable farmer Andrew Williamson in Shropshire warns fertiliser prices have surged about 50% (from ~£330 to ~£490 per tonne since July 2025) and red-diesel costs have risen similarly, heightening farm costs and threatening next year’s crops as margins shrink, with calls for fuel-price transparency as producers and consumers feel the ripple effects of energy volatility.
Scientists have developed a new, more efficient method of converting plastic waste into fuel using pyrolysis, a process that heats plastic to high temperatures without oxygen. This breakthrough could potentially turn the massive plastic pollution problem into a nearly endless energy source, though concerns about its energy consumption and environmental impact remain.
Ethanol has been used in gasoline for over a century, primarily to boost octane and reduce emissions, but its benefits and drawbacks are debated. While it can improve engine performance and environmental impact when used in small amounts, higher concentrations like E85 can cause engine issues, especially in older vehicles. Most modern cars are designed to run on a 10% ethanol blend, but the overall environmental and economic impacts of ethanol fuel remain contentious.
Costco is expanding into the gasoline business by building its first stand-alone fuel-only station in Mission Viejo, California, featuring 40 pumps exclusively for members, with construction starting in fall 2025 and opening planned for spring 2026. The company is also increasing fuel station hours and offering early shopping privileges to executive members.