Russia’s fuel crisis causes long lines and headaches for motorists

Story: This is a gas line at a station in Sevastopol, a port city in Russian controlled Crimea.

Ukraine increases drone attacks on Russian refineries and export terminals, while drivers feel biting.

According to Izvestia, referring to the unit of fuel manufacturers, gasoline shortage reached more than 10 regions in Russia.

This calm says he has to line up for 40 minutes to fill his tank – but he says he hasn’t panicked yet.

:: Sergei Aksonov

Crimean President Sergei Aksonov accepted the problem in a telegram article, but gas stations will be fully provided within two weeks, he said.

Russia’s Far East and Crimea were the first regions with gasoline shortage in August.

Ukraine’s attacks reduced Russian oil refining almost fifth on certain days and reduced exports from key ports.

Russia has a large diesel surplus, but gasoline production meets domestic demand.

This means that the decline in refining runs can lead to famine.