In May, oil production in Russia dropped to a one-year low amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries—by the end of last month, almost all major oil industry facilities in the central part of the country had reduced or suspended operations. This is reported by The Bell, according to UNN.
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It is noted that at the same time, restrictions on gasoline sales were introduced in temporarily occupied Crimea and then quickly spread to other TOTs (temporarily occupied territories). In total, 53 regions of Russia, as well as the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, have restrictions on the release of fuel for private vehicles. Furthermore:
- in 18 regions, no more than 50 liters or one full tank of gasoline is sold;
- a limit of 50 liters is also known to exist in Sevastopol, Crimea, the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, and the self-proclaimed DPR and LPR;
- there are reports of fuel shortages at a significant number of gas stations, but no limits on volume yet—in 11 regions.
Currently, the authorities have mechanisms to mitigate the crisis in the main part of the country, experts believe. The most likely development for mainland Russia is an increase in fuel prices, as already occurred in the summer of 2025
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Major gas station chains in the Russian capital, Moscow, have begun to restrict fuel sales.