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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... 1 748 2 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics Strikes on Russia’s oil ports Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Russian man rode horse to get petrol whilst others were queuing for kilometres at petrol station. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a Russian man riding a horse towards a petrol station in the Russian Federation, bypassing motorists queuing for a kilometre for fuel. 5 535 24 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Russian woman whines about kilometre-long queues at petrol stations and petrol shortage in Sochi. VIDEO A local resident of Sochi in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai spoke about fuel shortages and huge queues at petrol stations. 3 193 18 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Fuel shortage in Russia: in Orenburg region, cars will be refueled depending on numbers on license plates In the Orenburg Region, gasoline will be sold on specific days, depending on the last digit of a vehicle's license plate number. 964 1 Previously in trend: 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. 7 668 24 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Strikes on Russian logistics Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
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. 872 6 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Russian man complained that he was buying petrol from "Crimean thugs": "It’s first time I’ve carried so much cash in my bag, it’s absolutely terrifying". VIDEO Footage has been published online showing a Russian man filming himself in a car amongst petrol tankers on the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula. 14 732 17 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
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... 1 973 7 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Female occupier beats up Russian man in petrol station queue: "What are you doing? You’ve lost your f#cking mind, for f#ck’s sake". VIDEO A video has been posted online showing Russians starting a fight while queuing at a petrol station in one of Russia’s regions. 11 373 21 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
In Russia, "magical" rituals to save fuel are gaining popularity due to gasoline shortage, - FIS Due to gasoline shortages and long lines at gas stations in Russia, magical rituals that supposedly help reduce fuel consumption or even "draw" fuel into the tank are gaining popularity. 3 901 41 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
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. 1 386 33 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Russian uses up last of his petrol searching for fuel, but leaves car at petrol station and goes home. VIDEO The fuel shortage in Russia continues to spread, with Russians increasingly complaining that petrol is unavailable even in Moscow. 6 830 12 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
In Chelyabinsk, Russia, man opened fire at petrol station because of queue for fuel, - Russian media A shooting took place at a petrol station in Chelyabinsk, Russia, over a queue for fuel. According to local media reports, one of the drivers shot a man who had told him off for trying to fill up out of turn. 2 644 20 Previously in trend: 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. 6 267 25 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Russian soldier is torturing his fellow soldiers who complained about fuel shortage: "Not enough fuel for you, you f#ckers!? You’ll have to fill up at your own expense!". VIDEO A video has been posted online showing yet another brutal act of violence within the ranks of the Russian army. The footage shows a Russian soldier torturing two of his fellow soldiers: he stripped them down to their underwear, hung them by their arms from a crossbar between two trees, and beat... 9 501 32 Previously in trend: Order in Russian army Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Russian man tries to make out start of queue at petrol station through his binoculars. VIDEO A curious video filmed in a Russian city is going viral on social media, showing huge queues forming at petrol stations due to a fuel shortage. The star of the clip is a resourceful local motorist who decided to assess his chances of getting petrol using a pair of binoculars. 10 859 19 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Russian man with knife rushed to slash tyres over queue for petrol: "Man ran out, threatened me with knife and slashed my tyres". VIDEO The fuel crisis in Russia is leading to knife threats over disputes about places in the queue at petrol stations. 12 238 48 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Russian woman on gasoline shortage: "We still have alternative – horses, f#ck.". VIDEO Fuel shortages in regions across the Russian Federation are prompting Russians to joke more and more often about their own ‘petrol superpower’, as filling up a car is becoming ever more difficult. 7 266 38 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
Russians are afraid to drive alongside convoy of petrol tankers: "F#ck, we’ve got close to that convoy again". VIDEO Russian petrol tanker drivers keep one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the door handle whilst driving, to be able to jump out of the cab instantly in the event of an attack by Ukrainian drones. 8 720 10 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics 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. 12 422 50 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in Crimea Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
After strike on oil refinery in Tatarstan, Russians line up in kilometer-long queues at gas stations. VIDEO The strike on one of Russia’s largest oil refining enterprises quickly affected not only the plant itself, but also the mood of local residents, who rushed en masse to refuel their cars. 7 682 29 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
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. 5 356 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. 7 498 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. 2 621 19 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
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. 12 454 40 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
42.74 per cent of Russia’s total designed oil refining capacity has already been put out of action, - General Staff. INFOGRAPHICS As of early July 2026, the Ukrainian Defence Forces’ campaign of precision strikes had reached new heights. 5 149 52 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia 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. 6 214 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. 12 154 61 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
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. 1 701 3 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in Crimea Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation 
