Russian Fuel Chains Ration Gasoline at 20 Liters as Ukraine Hits 10 Refineries
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Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 14
Russian Fuel Chains Ration Gasoline at 20 Liters as Ukraine Hits 10 Refineries
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 14
Summary
Tatneft, Rosneft and Lukoil have imposed fuel caps across Moscow, St. Petersburg and other regions, with Tatneft limiting AI-92 and AI-95 sales to 20 liters and diesel to 40 liters per vehicle.
The rationing follows a domestic fuel deficit after Ukrainian drones struck Russian energy infrastructure 16 times in May; Kyiv said 10 refineries were hit within 30 days and six stopped operating.
Rosneft capped total sales at 90 liters per vehicle or canister, while Lukoil set a 100-liter limit per receipt; officials in St. Petersburg and Tatarstan said the measures were meant to prevent panic.
Moscow has tried to contain the shortage by banning jet fuel exports through Nov. 30 and extending a gasoline export ban through July, but fresh attacks on transport hubs threaten longer lines at pumps.
With its oil refineries crippled, can Russia's military still fuel its war effort?
Has Ukraine’s low-cost drone campaign revealed a fatal flaw in modern superpowers?
Russia’s 2026 Fuel Crisis: Impact of Ukrainian Strikes on Oil Infrastructure, Economy, and Global Energy Markets
Overview
As of June 2026, Russia is facing a severe fuel crisis driven by ongoing Ukrainian strikes on its refineries and energy infrastructure. These attacks have caused diesel output to drop by about 10 percent for two consecutive months, sharply reducing domestic fuel supply and destabilizing the market. The crisis is especially acute in occupied regions like Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, where Russian military forces are seizing gasoline from local stations. In response, the Russian government has imposed export bans and formed a task force to stabilize the sector, but persistent disruptions continue to challenge both the economy and daily life.