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business9 days ago•1 min saved

Nebraska Fuel Shortages Prompt Pillen Executive Order Amid Harvest Demand

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order on October 19, 2026, to address fuel supply issues reported across the state, particularly in Omaha and Lincoln. The order, effective until November 18, builds on a federal waiver relaxing hours-of-service rules for fuel truck drivers. While local stations reported empty pumps, experts attribute the issue to seasonal refinery maintenance and high harvest demand rather than a true shortage.

via WOWT|

#business #fuel-shortage #gas-prices

world14 days ago•26 min saved

Bali Fuel Crisis: Tanker Delay Sparks Multi-Kilometer Queues and 24-Hour Station Shifts

A fueling crisis in Bali, Indonesia, has caused severe disruptions since October 12, with motorists queuing for hours at petrol stations in Denpasar and Badung. The shortage, attributed to a technical delay in unloading a fuel tanker, has led to some drivers pushing their vehicles after running out of fuel. Pertamina has responded by extending station hours to 24/7 in key areas and accelerating deliveries, while urging the public to avoid panic buying.

via New York Post|

#bali #denpasar #fuel-shortage

energy-and-politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs, Threatening Rural Economies Ahead of Midterms

U.S. diesel prices have surged to near-record levels, driven by refinery bottlenecks and global supply cuts. This spike threatens rural economies and midterm election prospects for Republicans, as inventories hit multi-decade lows.

via Politico|

#diesel-prices #energy-and-politics #fuel-shortage

world2 months ago•94 min saved

Russia’s Fuel Crisis Deepens as National Guard Deploys Amid Import Reversal

Russia faces a severe fuel crisis as Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries cause nationwide shortages, forcing the Kremlin to import gasoline and deploy the National Guard to manage unrest. Only 28% of stations have fuel, with long queues and rationing in Moscow. Putin dismisses the crisis as non-critical, but public anxiety and bank withdrawals are rising.

via thedailybeast.com|

#energy-crisis #fuel-shortage #russia

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Russia's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Imported Gasoline and Rationing Fail to Alleviate Shortages

Russia faces a severe fuel shortage as Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries force the country to import gasoline from India, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Despite rationing and the reintroduction of banned low-grade fuel, queues remain long and public anxiety rises, contradicting Kremlin claims that the situation is non-critical.

via BBC|

#energy-crisis #fuel-shortage #russia

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Russia's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Imported Gasoline Arrives Amid Kyiv Strikes

Russia has officially confirmed it is importing gasoline from India, marking a significant reversal for a major oil exporter. This move follows a sustained Ukrainian campaign of strikes on Russian refineries and depots, which has caused severe fuel shortages across the country. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak acknowledged the imports, though details remain scarce. Meanwhile, Moscow has reimposed strict purchase limits at gas stations, and a new wave of shortages is hitting the capital. The crisis has also led to the reintroduction of lower-grade fuel standards and increased tensions over pricing and supply logistics.

via The Guardian|

#energy #fuel-shortage #geopolitics

geopolitics2 months ago•1 min saved

Russia’s Fuel Crisis Deepens as Imports Fail to Offset Drone Damage

Russia faces a worsening fuel crisis as Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries outpace repair efforts, forcing the country to import gasoline despite being a major exporter. Availability has dropped to 28% of stations, with queues returning in Moscow and strict rationing measures reinstated across regions.

via Euronews.com|

#energy #fuel-shortage #geopolitics

economy-and-environment2 months ago•20 min saved

Iran Weighs Fuel Rationing Amid War-Induced Supply Crisis

Iranian officials are evaluating three rationing strategies to address a daily gasoline deficit of 14 million liters, caused by war damage and import restrictions. While the government avoids price hikes to prevent unrest, new quotas for older vehicles and regional shortages are sparking public backlash and economic strain.

via Iran International|

#economic-sanctions #economy-and-environment #energy-policy

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Gasoline Crunch Strains Russian Front-Line Supply Amid Refineries Attacks

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.

via Kyiv Post|

#fuel-shortage #military-logistics #oil-refineries

war-in-ukraine3 months ago•3 min saved

Frontline Fuel Crunch Forces Russian Units to Ration, Even Abandon Tanks

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.

via UNITED24 Media|

#fuel-shortage #military-logistics #russia

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Russia taps teachers to police gas queues amid fuel crisis

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.

via Kyiv Post|

#fuel-shortage #gas-stations #rationing

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Ukraine ramps up drone strikes on Russian fuel tankers to choke Crimea supplies

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.

via CNBC|

#crimea #drone-attacks #fuel-shortage

world3 months ago•24 min saved

Regional Fuel Crunch Tests Russia's Supply Chain

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.

via The Moscow Times|

#agriculture #bashkortostan #energy-security

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Russia's petrol queues test public patience as war drags on

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.

via BBC|

#fuel-shortage #oil-refining #putin

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Drone strike shuts Russia's top refinery, stoking fuel-shortage concerns

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.

via The Moscow Times|

#cdu-10-cdu-11 #drone-attack #fuel-shortage