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Russian Government Assures Sufficient Fuel, Citing Hoarding as Cause for Queues. Crisis Affects Over 80 Regions in Russia
Russia has enough fuel for its domestic market, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. He claims panic buying has led to an artificial increase in demand of approximately 20-30%.
TL;DR
- Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak claims Russia has sufficient fuel, with panic buying causing a 20-30% artificial demand increase.
- The government is considering a temporary ban on diesel exports to redirect supply to the domestic market.
- Previous measures include full export bans on gasoline and jet fuel, and tax incentives for domestic supply.
- Fuel shortages, queues, and sales restrictions (e.g., limits on filling canisters, per-vehicle limits) are reported in over 80 Russian regions and occupied territories.
- The most severe situation is in occupied Ukrainian territories, with a complete ban on fuel sales to the public in Crimea and Sevastopol.
- Officials often cite 'logistics restructuring,' changing supply routes, seasonal demand, or panic buying as reasons for the crisis, rather than Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure.