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Russian Regions Report Fuel Shortages as Ukraine Strikes Refineries
Several Russian regions face fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and supply routes. Governors are assuring residents that supplies remain adequate while exports from three western ports are set to drop sharply in June.
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Several Russian regions are experiencing fuel shortages after Ukraine intensified drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and fuel supply routes this month. Ukraine has struck key supply routes in Russian-occupied Crimea and Mariupol. Last week some gasoline stations in Moscow and northern Russian regions began capping fuel purchases per driver.
Officials have moved to reassure residents that the measures address potential panic buying rather than systemic scarcity. Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the Leningrad region, stated this week that supplies are being delivered according to plan and there are no shortages. He added that some isolated complaints about fuel shortages do not reflect the overall situation.
Russia's crude oil production has declined since the beginning of 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said a number of refineries are under unscheduled repairs and maintenance. 7 million barrels per day in June 2026.
5 million barrels per day in May 2026, according to Reuters calculations based on preliminary industry and trading data. Novak said Russia is maximizing use of export infrastructure even as refinery outages increase. com reported that authorities and regional governors are issuing statements to assure residents there are no fuel shortages.
