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Ukraine’s sustained strikes on Russian oil refineries have triggered gasoline shortages for troops, with daily refueling capped at roughly 10–20 liters per vehicle and some units forced to buy fuel from locals or travel long distances for supplies; shortages are raising generator costs and complicating logistics and humanitarian aid, while Russia’s refinery output has fallen sharply and export curbs have followed.
Russia’s fuel shortages, intensified by Ukrainian strikes on refineries, are hampering frontline operations in Ukraine as soldiers report reduced gasoline and diesel deliveries and strict rationing (sometimes 10–15 liters per delivery or ~20 liters per day). There are accounts of a functioning T-72 being abandoned after running dry; troops seek private fuel at high prices, rely on generators, and question fuel quality from the Defense Ministry, underscoring a deepening military logistics crisis for Moscow.
Russia is grappling with a domestic fuel shortage after Ukrainian strikes damaged refining capacity, prompting regional authorities to deploy teachers and volunteers to gas stations to manage queues, inform drivers of purchase limits, and enforce rationing schemes—including license-plate based rules and electronic queuing in some areas.
Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov to disrupt supplies to occupied Crimea, with commander Magyar claiming 14 ships hit (35 hit in 96 hours)—a claim CNBC could not independently verify—as Russia faces gasoline shortages and long queues at gas stations; analysts say the strikes aim to choke energy revenues but risk escalation, following attacks on refineries such as Omsk.
Russia’s Bashkortostan, home to the country’s largest diesel and gasoline output, is weathering a nationwide fuel crisis as Ukrainian strikes disrupt energy infrastructure; refineries continue operating but supplies are diverted to Moscow, causing rationing in Bashkortostan and higher prices for basic goods and transport, which strains farmers ahead of harvest, though authorities vow to boost fuel quotas for agriculture to keep rural production going.
Russia is experiencing a domestic fuel shortage with long queues at petrol stations across cities, including Moscow, as Ukrainian drone and missile strikes hit refineries. Authorities have increased imports, subsidized prices, and allowed lower-grade fuel, but prices are rising and public concern is growing. Polls show Putin's support slipping, and while Western hopes of pressuring him to change course exist, analysts widely view such a shift as unlikely; the crisis may instead weigh on Russia's economy as the war continues.
Russia's largest oil refinery in Omsk halted production after a Ukrainian drone attack, damaging CDU-10 and taking CDU-11 offline, potentially worsening fuel shortages as the plant—Russia's top gasoline producer—suspends gasoline and diesel sales on the exchange; CDU-11 could resume soon, and the mothballed CDU-7/8 units could be restarted if needed.
CNN’s analysis shows gasoline shortages or supply disruptions in most of Russia’s 83 regions, with gas stations rationing fuel as Ukrainian drone strikes target refineries, including a strike on Omsk. Production is about 20% below domestic demand and refinery runs are at multi-year lows, prompting long lines, price pressures, and regional heightened-alerts. Authorities, including Putin, are signaling measures such as imports and possible diesel export bans to stabilize supplies, while panic-buying and hoarding complicate the outlook during the peak demand season.
Ukraine’s intensified long-range drone campaign is hitting Russia’s energy infrastructure at an unprecedented rate, with May’s refinery strikes totaling a record 16 and Russian refineries hit at least 194 times in 2026—an 11-fold rise from 2025—driving fuel shortages and rationing across the country; analysts credit improved drone production and U.S. intelligence assistance for Kyiv, while Moscow says most attacks are intercepted.
EUobserver reports that Ukrainian attacks are triggering a fuel shortage, power outages, and water loss in Crimea, with many shops forced to close by 8–9 pm, scarce ATMs, and restrictions on public transport. Sugar is limited to three kilos per customer, panic buying has spread, and residents rely on generators, bicycles, or walking. Life on the peninsula is increasingly confined, resembling a lockdown, as Moscow promises more fuel while officials say outages are not yet critical.
Ukrainian drone strikes have knocked out a significant portion of Russia’s refining capacity, triggering long lines at gas stations, rising prices, and government rationing. Moscow has banned exports, is seeking imports from Belarus and India, and regions near the fighting are hardest hit, while Putin says the situation is not critical but vows to speed up refinery repairs and defense production.
Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure have sparked widespread fuel shortages across two-thirds of regions, threatening businesses and pushing up prices, as Putin downplays the crisis while the central bank warns of inflation and contemplates policy steps amid dwindling reserves.
Russia says it is discussing importing gasoline from abroad as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt refineries and energy infrastructure, with President Putin acknowledging a fuel shortage. Reserves have fallen to about 1.7 million metric tons (roughly 4% below a year ago). Talks are underway with unnamed countries, and subsidies to finance imports are being prepared; fuel rationing has begun in several regions, including occupied Crimea, underscoring a broader effort to stabilize the domestic market.
Ukrainian strikes on Crimea’s energy routes have caused gasoline shortages, rolling blackouts and water outages across the peninsula, forcing residents to rely on QR-code fuel distribution, travel to Russia for fuel, and endure a shrinking tourism sector as authorities declare a state of emergency.
In a Kremlin interview, Putin said Russia’s fuel shortage isn’t critical and outlined steps to accelerate air-defense production, restore refineries, and boost fuel imports (including to Crimea). He described Ukrainian strikes as an information operation and rejected Kyiv’s peace proposal to halt strikes deep into each other’s territory, stressing that saving the Kyiv regime isn’t part of Moscow’s plans. Putin also referenced the Anchorage talks and suggested Trump’s position remains unclear; no agreement was reached. Meduza notes the English version used AI translation.