Free sale of gasoline has been completely halted in occupied Crimea - Aksyonov
Kyiv • UNN
In occupied Crimea, the sale of gasoline for cash has been suspended due to a shortage. Fuel will only be issued via coupons in 20-liter increments under the supervision of officials.
For the next few days, the free sale of gasoline has been completely suspended in occupied Crimea. This was announced by the Moscow-appointed head of Russia-annexed Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, reports UNN.
Starting today, the sale of gasoline for cash will be completely restricted for several days. Vouchers are not available for public sale and will not be in the near future. Fuel will be dispensed at 20 liters per person based on previously purchased vouchers
According to him, employees of municipal and republican authorities will be on duty at every gas station to track the license plate numbers of drivers refueling with vouchers.
Context
In Crimea and other occupied territories, a gasoline shortage has recently developed due to the intensification of Ukrainian attacks on logistical routes. Restrictions on fuel sales were introduced in Crimea following strikes on the land route connecting the peninsula with Russia.