economy
Fuel disruptions at gas stations in Krasnodar Territory follow Crimea. Governor attributes them to 'artificial hype'
Residents of Krasnodar Territory are complaining about gasoline shortages at gas stations. According to local media and Telegram channels, problems arose in Krasnodar, Anapa, and on the roads to the coast. Local publications report that some gas stations have run out of gasoline, and queues have formed at some stations.
TL;DR
- Residents of Krasnodar Territory are reporting gasoline shortages at various gas stations.
- Queues and empty pumps have been observed in Krasnodar, Anapa, and on roads to the coast.
- Drivers are reportedly buying extra fuel, filling canisters in anticipation of further shortages.
- Governor Veniamin Kondratyev claims there is no shortage, attributing the problem to 'artificial hype' and stocking up due to issues in neighboring regions, including annexed Crimea.
- Temporary supply difficulties are primarily affecting small private gas stations, while large chain stations reportedly maintain fuel supplies.
- Restrictions on gasoline sales have been introduced in several other Russian regions and occupied territories since early June.
- Annexed Crimea has seen significant deficits, with AI-95 sold in limited quantities and a 'shadow' fuel market emerging.
- Shortages of other goods like sugar, cereals, flour, pasta, and vegetable oil have also been reported in Crimea.