Kremlin redirects fuel from regions to Moscow after refinery shutdown - intelligence
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After the Moscow refinery was taken offline, the Russian authorities are redirecting fuel from regions to the capital to avoid a shortage. In Bashkortostan, gas stations have closed and strategic assets are being sold as a result.
After the disabling of the Moscow oil refinery, Russian authorities began redirecting fuel from the regions to the capital, trying to prevent a shortage and possible discontent among Muscovites. This is reported by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, reports UNN.
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the Kremlin fears social tension in Moscow, as it is the capital's residents who are closest to the central authorities. After the protests on Bolotnaya Square, the Russian leadership is trying to avoid similar scenarios at any cost
The FIS reported that the Moscow oil refinery, according to expert estimates, has been disabled for about six months. To compensate for the fuel shortage, the company "Uralneft" from Bashkortostan was obliged to supply gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel to Moscow. According to intelligence, the fact of redirecting petroleum products to the capital was confirmed by the company's commercial director, Oleksiy Vasylenko.
At the same time, in Bashkortostan itself, the situation with fuel supply is worsening. As noted by the FIS, due to the shortage of petroleum products, the mini-network of gas stations "Pchela" in the south of the republic has already ceased operations, and other operators have introduced strict restrictions on fuel sales "per person."
In addition, the authorities of Bashkortostan are forced to seek additional funds to cover the budget deficit. To this end, the region sold 6.36% of shares in "Bashneft." According to the head of the republic, the proceeds are planned to be directed, in particular, to support participants in the war against Ukraine and their families. At the same time, even this deal covers only about two-thirds of the required amount.
The Foreign Intelligence Service emphasized that to ensure Moscow's supply, the regions are forced to sell off strategic assets and give away the last reserves of petroleum products, while they must solve their own problems independently using local resources.
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