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Fuel Crisis Reaches Ingushetia, Regions Continue to Blame Hype. Summary as of June 26
The geography of the fuel crisis continues to expand. Over the past day, confirmation of restrictions has appeared in one more region – Ingushetia. In total, restrictions have affected 84 regions and occupied territories. At the same time, the authorities of several subjects continue to explain the interruptions not by a fuel deficit, but by panic demand, fakes, or logistical difficulties.
TL;DR
- Ingushetia has become the latest region to experience fuel station closures and restrictions.
- A total of 84 regions and occupied territories are now affected by fuel shortages.
- Regional authorities are commonly explaining fuel interruptions by citing panic demand, fake news, and logistical issues.
- The Sverdlovsk region governor suggested motorists' behavior and unreliable information were causing queues, while admitting problems with independent gas station chains.
- Direct links between the fuel crisis and strikes on Russian oil refining infrastructure are rarely made by governors.
- Information remains unclear for Chechnya, Republic of Altai, Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.
- Chechnya shows high gasoline price growth, potentially indicating supply problems despite official statements.