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The tag "fuels" highlights the critical issues surrounding fuel supplies amid global conflicts and geopolitical tensions. Ukrainian forces, such as the 1st Corps of the National Guard Azov, continue to target more than 100 Russian trains carrying essential supplies like fuel, disrupting enemy logistics significantly. Additionally, the SIGNUM unit's drone operations have successfully neutralized Russian fuel tankers, further aggravating the fuel crisis in Russia. The shortage has manifested in kilometer-long queues at petrol stations, growing fuel costs, and even leading residents to resort to alternative transportation methods.
Meanwhile, the global fuel situation remains volatile, with Russia lifting its diesel export ban to Turkey and Brazil. President Zelenskyy and Speaker Johnson attribute global fuel price increases mainly to geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rather than Ukraine’s strategic strikes. Despite the challenges, Ukraine ensures fuel stability, while Russian regions grapple with severe rationing and a potential escalation in civil unrest.
Meanwhile, the global fuel situation remains volatile, with Russia lifting its diesel export ban to Turkey and Brazil. President Zelenskyy and Speaker Johnson attribute global fuel price increases mainly to geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rather than Ukraine’s strategic strikes. Despite the challenges, Ukraine ensures fuel stability, while Russian regions grapple with severe rationing and a potential escalation in civil unrest.
Why are fuel prices increasing worldwide despite abundant reserves?
Fuel prices globally are affected by geopolitical tensions, such as blockades in strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz, rather than just the availability of reserves. Political instability and conflicts can disrupt supply chains, leading to price hikes despite sufficient reserves.
How have Ukraine's strikes impacted Russian fuel supplies?
Ukraine's strategic strikes, particularly on Russian oil refineries and fuel transport lines, have severely disrupted Russian fuel supplies. This has led to significant shortages, long queues at petrol stations, and government-imposed rationing in many regions.
What measures is Ukraine taking to ensure fuel supply amid the global crisis?
Despite the global fuel crisis, Ukraine remains resilient by maintaining steady fuel imports and implementing engineering measures to protect refueling infrastructure. Key operators are working to ensure price stability and prevent shortages amid potential disruptions caused by conflicts.
What caused the second wave of the fuel crisis in Russia?
The second wave of the fuel crisis in Russia was predominantly triggered by Ukrainian drone strikes on key oil refineries and storage facilities. This resulted in a significant reduction in domestic fuel production, leading to widespread shortages across numerous Russian regions.
Why is there a fuel shortage in the Russian Federation's Crimea region?
The fuel shortage in Crimea is exacerbated by supply chain disruptions from the mainland due to Ukrainian military actions. In addition, Russian measures to mask fuel transport, such as camouflaging tankers, demonstrate logistical challenges in maintaining adequate supply levels in occupied territories.
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Over 100 Russian trains have been hit by strikes from fighters of 1st Corps of NGU "Azov": locomotives and fuel tankers have been destroyed. VIDEO Soldiers from the 1st Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard, ‘Azov’, have struck more than 100 Russian trains that were being used to supply the occupying forces on the front line. 4 055 4 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
SIGNUM operators destroyed convoy of Russian military vehicles: three ’Ural’ trucks and two petrol tankers were destroyed. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM unit destroyed five pieces of Russian military equipment by attacking the enemy convoy whilst it was on the move. 3 615 2 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Drone destroys fuel tanker truck that arrived at filling station under mobile fire group escort with fuel for occupiers. VIDEO Drone operators from the Ukrainian Bulava unit struck a Russian fuel tanker truck that had delivered a fresh load of fuel to a filling station used to supply the occupiers’ military vehicles. The truck had not even parked when a Ukrainian drone attacked it. 11 773 13 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russia has resumed diesel exports to Turkey and Brazil following lifting of US export ban Tankers carrying Russian diesel fuel are once again heading for the two largest buyers — Turkey and Brazil — after Moscow lifted the ban on exports of this fuel following US mediation. 1 698 7 Previously in trend: Diesel exports Diesel deal
Diesel prices rise because of Strait of Hormuz blockade, not Ukrainian strikes on Russia – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected accusations by US leader Donald Trump, who had repeatedly linked diesel fuel problems to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. 2 319 33 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia Zelenskyy about ceasefire
Fuel prices in US have soared because of Strait of Hormuz, not because of Republicans’ actions, - Speaker Johnson Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, attributed the high prices of fuel to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and stated that the Republicans had nothing to do with it. 5 399 59 Previously in trend: US strikes on Iran Closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran Diesel deal
German government is maintaining sanctions against Russia despite Trump’s agreement with Putin on diesel Despite the agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, the German government has confirmed that diesel fuel from Russia will definitely not be supplied to Germany and that support for Ukraine "remains unchanged". 1 512 10
Despite global crisis, there will be no shortage in Ukraine, petrol station operators keep prices in check and protect stations from strikes – Starovoitenko Despite the global fuel crisis, fuel supplies to Ukraine remain steady; there will be no shortage, and the largest petrol station operators are keeping prices in check and installing protective engineering measures at stations to protect people from enemy strikes. 587 9 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Fuel stocks exhausted: Kamianets-Podilskyi cuts number of municipal transport services From 6 October, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi region, is temporarily reducing the number of municipal transport services and changing timetables. The reason is that fuel stocks have run out. 1 335 3 Previously in trend: Budget-2026 Freeze on allocation of funds to communities
"Despite global fuel crisis, Ukraine’s fuel supply remains uninterrupted," - statement by operators of largest petrol stations Despite the global fuel crisis and enemy attacks on petrol stations, the country has a steady supply of fuel, petrol stations are open, and there is no cause for panic buying. 975 12 Previously in trend: Drone attacks on gas stations
Fuel tanks at port of Yeysk have been hit, - General Staff On 22 August 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces struck fuel and lubricant storage tanks at the Yeysk Oil Terminal in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation, causing a fire to break out on the site. 1 848 7 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions
Only 28% of gas stations have fuel: Russia has experienced second wave of fuel crisis due to drone attacks, - Meduza A second wave of a major fuel crisis is rapidly unfolding in Russia. As of August 16, gasoline and diesel fuel were available at only 28% of the gas stations included in the database of the "GdeBenz" analytics service. 1 643 9 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
People have begun to be arrested and fined following complaints about petrol shortages in Russia The fuel crisis in Russia has taken on a new dimension: following attacks on oil refineries, there is now a shortage of petrol in at least ten regions, and those who attempt to speak out publicly about the shortage and unequal access to fuel have begun to face reprisals. 4 614 13 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Following strikes on oil refineries in Russia, petrol is being diverted from regions to Moscow amid new fuel shortage, - Reuters Against the backdrop of a new wave of petrol shortages, the Russian authorities have begun diverting fuel from regions across the Russian Federation to Moscow. Priority is being given to supplying the capital following a series of strikes on Russian oil refineries, which caused at least four... 3 537 3 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics Strikes on Russia’s oil ports Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
New gasoline transport rules introduced in Crimea amid fuel shortage: female occupier searches for new canisters. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a Russian woman complaining about new problems on the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula, where additional rules for transporting gasoline have been introduced following fuel shortages and queues at filling stations. 7 859 24 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Strikes on Russian logistics Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Syniehubov denies reports that all petrol stations on Kharkiv–Poltava highway were destroyed Authorities in the Kharkiv region have denied reports that there are no operational petrol stations on the highway to Poltava. 6 103 12 Previously in trend: Drone attacks on gas stations
Russia has extended its ban on gasoline exports through end of year, - Bloomberg Against the backdrop of a shortage of fuel, the Russian government has extended restrictions on petrol exports from the country until the end of 2026. 1 215 6 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russia limits fuel supplies to troops after Ukrainian refinery strikes: up to 20 litres are allocated per vehicle per day – Russian media Russian troops have begun complaining of severe petrol and diesel shortages caused by Ukrainian Defence Forces strikes on Russian oil refineries. Some units have already introduced fuel rationing, limiting vehicles to no more than 20 litres per day. 1 770 19 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia
In Dnipropetrovsk region, fuel stocks are to be reduced due to Russian attacks, and safety measures will be introduced to protect public In the Dnipropetrovsk region, petrol stations will reduce their fuel stocks to minimise losses from possible Russian attacks. Mobile shelters will also be set up at petrol stations, and the police will help to prevent traffic congestion. 942 0 Previously in trend: Drone attacks on gas stations
Fines for petrol cans in Pskov and arrests in Volgograd: CCD explains how Russia is cracking down on ’petrol’ protests The fuel crisis in Russia is rapidly laying bare the worst aspects of a police state. Whilst Russia is artificially creating the illusion of ‘prosperity’ in the capital, ordinary residents of the Russian regions have found themselves in the crosshairs of the security forces’ repressive machinery... 2 030 7 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russia is spreading fake news about fuel shortage in Ukraine following attacks on petrol stations, - CCD. PHOTO Russian intelligence services have launched a new information and psychological operation, spreading false reports of an alleged critical fuel shortage in Ukraine. The campaign intensified following the occupiers’ attacks on petrol stations and other fuel infrastructure facilities. 1 061 13 Previously in trend: Russian fake news Fuel shortage
Ukraine’s long-range strikes have forced Russia to import fuel, more Russians want war to end – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that fuel shortages in Russia have led to a significant increase in the number of Russians who want the war against Ukraine to end. 1 479 33 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Harvest in Russia disrupted by fuel shortage: harvesting rates have fallen by almost third, - intelligence Russia entered the 2026 harvest season facing an acute shortage of diesel fuel, as a result of which the pace of harvesting is almost three times slower than last year’s. The problem has hit the country’s southern regions hardest, where crop losses are already being forecast. 6 378 25 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russians brawl with rebar and bats over petrol: "Business has ground to halt, tourism is over". VIDEO The fuel crisis in Russia continues to escalate, with Russians increasingly using rebar and baseball bats to determine who gets the petrol. 12 563 50 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in Crimea Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Putin acknowledges "certain problems with petroleum products" in Russia due to Ukrainian strikes but threatens "reciprocal responses" Russian dictator Putin complained about successful strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Russian oil depots, which are causing "significant problems" with petroleum products. He announced that Moscow’s future responses to strikes on Russian territory would be "several times more powerful." 3 888 35 Previously in trend: Putin’s statements about Ukraine Putin’s threats Oil crisis in Russia
Drivers have pitched tents near petrol station in Volgograd, Russia: "We’re waiting for petrol". VIDEO A video filmed in Volgograd, Russia, has been shared on social media. The footage shows a queue at a local petrol station, as well as tents that drivers have pitched nearby so they can wait for fuel and their turn. 5 428 23 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Simonyan urges Russians not to worry about the fuel shortage: "No petrol? I remember when food was rationed.". VIDEO In her speech, Kremlin propagandist Margarita Simonyan commented on the widespread complaints from Russian citizens about the shortage of motor fuel and urged Russians to "calm down" and brace themselves for everyday hardships, citing the economic collapse of the 1990s as an example. 7 610 67 Previously in trend: Russian propaganda Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
In Russia, people are buying horses in droves due to petrol shortage – demand has risen several-fold, - Russian media In a number of Russian regions, the fuel crisis is forcing residents to look for alternatives to cars. Due to petrol shortages, more and more people are buying workhorses, which they use for everyday journeys, work in the forest and running their households. 2 745 19 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
There is no fuel shortage in Kharkiv despite regular Russian attacks on petrol stations, - Terekhov Despite regular Russian strikes on petrol stations, there is no fuel shortage or panic buying in Kharkiv. 636 3 Previously in trend: Drone attacks on gas stations
Russians got into fight over petrol at petrol station: woman was forcibly restrained to prevent her from filling jerrycan. VIDEO A brawl broke out at a petrol station in the Russian Federation due to a fuel shortage. 12 587 40 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Kilometer-long queues at Russian gas stations are already visible from space. SATELLITE IMAGE In Russia’s Zabaykalsky Krai, a multi-kilometer queue at a gas station near the settlement of Atamanovka was captured in an Airbus satellite image taken on July 3. 6 332 28 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Moscow resident is getting on his nerves and is outraged by fuel shortage: "How am I supposed to understand that there’s no petrol, for f#ck’s sake!? Putin said there is petrol!!!". VIDEO A video filmed at a petrol station in the capital of the Russian Federation has been shared on social media. The footage shows a Moscow resident in a state of intense emotional distress because he is unable to refuel his vehicle. 12 277 61 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
In Russia’s Transbaikal region, queue of hundreds of cars stretching 4 kilometres has formed outside "Rosneft" petrol station. VIDEO In the Trans-Baikal Region of the Russian Federation, a queue of cars stretching for around four kilometres has been reported at one of the "Rosneft" petrol stations, against the backdrop of a fuel crisis caused by Ukraine’s strikes. 4 457 22 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage Oil crisis in Russia
Russia’s fuel crisis has caused shortages and growth of shadow market - Politico Two-thirds of Russia's regions are reporting fuel shortages following attacks on oil infrastructure. The crisis has exacerbated inflation and shortages and forced the Kremlin to conceal the true extent of the problems. 1 757 3 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in Crimea Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Price of petrol from Belarus to Russia has almost doubled in month, - Russian media Prices for petrol purchased by Russia from Belarus have risen sharply against the backdrop of the fuel crisis. 2 306 11 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Fuel from canisters sold for 1,000 rubles per liter in occupied Yalta. VIDEO A video recorded by a driver on the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula near Yalta has been shared on social media. The footage shows the vehicle owner, while driving along a dirt road on the approach to the city, stopping near several civilian cars where illegal retail fuel... 6 197 32 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Russian man sits in car at night in queue at gas station: "There is no crisis," our great president said "firmly and clearly" today. VIDEO A video has been shared on social media showing a resident of a Russian city demonstrating a large queue at a local gas station and criticizing statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin about stability in the petroleum products market. 7 285 17 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia
Putin has acknowledged fuel shortage and queues at petrol stations in Russian Federation: ban on diesel exports is under discussion Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has acknowledged the fuel crisis in Russia, which arose following strikes by the Ukrainian Defence Forces on Russian oil refineries. 7 306 47 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia
"State of heightened alert" has been declared in Irkutsk Region of Russian Federation due to fuel shortage In the Irkutsk Region of the Russian Federation, a "state of heightened readiness" has been declared to prevent an emergency arising amid the "difficult circumstances" caused by a shortage of fuel in the region. 2 170 20 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia
Transbaikal resident on fuel collapse 5,000 km from Ukraine: "What f#cking mess, people are about to come to blows". VIDEO A video has appeared online from an outraged resident of the city of Chita (in Russia’s Far East), who showed kilometer-long lines of trucks and passenger cars at a gas station. Russian drivers are forced to spend hours in traffic jams to get limited fuel. 8 190 61 Previously in trend: Striking Russia Fuel shortage
Fuel prices in some regions of Russia have skyrocketed: "92 octane at 150 roubles – salaam aleikum. We’ll be switching to bikes soon.". VIDEO The widespread fuel crisis in the Russian Federation, triggered by a shortage of petroleum products and a logistical collapse, has entered a phase of rapid price surges. According to complaints from Russian car owners, the cost of fuel in some regions has almost instantly doubled, whilst in... 5 527 60 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Russian woman whines about lack of fuel and electricity in occupied Crimea: "I am walking because there is no gasoline.". VIDEO A video has been published online in which a Russian woman emotionally comments on the situation on the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula. 10 166 69 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea
Enemy MFG, which was supposed to be defending Russian army’s fuel tanker from UAVs, flees rapidly to nearest copse upon spotting drone. VIDEO The effectiveness and precision of strikes by Ukrainian drones are forcing Russian invaders to focus increasingly on their own survival rather than on carrying out combat missions. A video has appeared online showing an enemy mobile fire group fleeing in panic from a Ukrainian drone. 11 614 24 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fuel shortage
Several more regions of Russian Federation have imposed limits on fuel sales (updated) The fuel crisis in Russia is worsening. Restrictions on fuel sales were imposed today not only in Siberia but also in central and southeastern European Russia. 1 761 16 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Two drivers come to blows whilst queuing for fuel at petrol station in Ryazan, Russia. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing two drivers getting into a fight whilst queuing at a petrol station in Ryazan, Russia. 15 300 43 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Z-military correspondent urged Russians to stock up: "Country’s going to be in deep sh#t. No diesel, and planting season is f#cked. Let’s stock up on salt, matches, and canned meat. Let’s get ready for fall". VIDEO One of the Russian Z-"war correspondents" recorded a hysterical video message in which he urged Russian citizens to urgently stock up on essential goods and prepare for the worst-case scenario as early as this autumn. 12 106 58 Previously in trend: Striking Russia Fuel shortage
Ukrainian drone struck locomotive of fuel train in Bryansk region. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to successfully disrupt the fuel supply chains of the Russian occupying forces, not only on the front line but also deep behind enemy lines. Operators of attack drones carried out a successful operation against railway infrastructure in the Bryansk region of... 11 199 54 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Gasoline shortage has begun in 53 regions of Russia: gas stations are limiting fuel sales, - Russian media The fuel shortage in Russia is rapidly worsening. Restrictions on gasoline sales for private vehicles are already in effect in 53 regions of the country, as well as in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 3 465 27 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
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