As fuel shortages spread across Russia, Moscow lifts tanker entry permits to keep gas stations supplied
Moscow has lifted the permit requirement for fuel tanker drivers entering and traveling within the city, effective June 23, according to the mayor’s official website. The exemption came at the request of the owners of gas station networks in and around Moscow and is intended to keep fuel deliveries to filling stations uninterrupted.
TL;DR
- Moscow has lifted permit requirements for fuel tanker drivers entering and traveling within the city, effective June 23.
- The exemption aims to ensure uninterrupted fuel deliveries to gas stations.
- Previously, heavy vehicles exceeding 3.5 tons required a special permit to drive in Moscow; fines are temporarily suspended.
- Gasoline shortages are worsening across Russia due to Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and supply cuts to Crimea.
- Restrictions on gasoline sales have been imposed in central Russia, Siberia, and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.