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Restrictions on gasoline sales are in effect in 53 regions of Russia
Restrictions on gasoline sales are in effect in 53 regions of Russia, as well as in the occupied territories of Ukraine, according to The Bell. In 18 regions of the Russian Federation, private individuals are sold no more than 50 liters in canisters or one full tank of gasoline. Another 11 regions report fuel shortages at a significant number of gas stations, although restrictions have not yet been officially introduced.
TL;DR
- Gasoline sales are restricted in 53 Russian regions and occupied Ukrainian territories.
- In 18 Russian regions, individuals can buy a maximum of 50 liters or one full tank.
- 11 other regions report fuel shortages without official restrictions.
- Occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Crimea, and Sevastopol have a 50-liter limit.
- Tатнефть introduced limits of 30 liters for gasoline and 60 liters for diesel.
- Attacks on refineries led to permission to release lower-quality fuel (Euro-3 equivalent) domestically.
- Russia has increased gasoline purchases from Belarus.
- A complete ban on gasoline exports for all market participants has been in effect since April 1.