Russia Faces Fuel Shortages Amid Ukrainian Attacks

MOSCOW. Returning from Vologda, about 300 miles (480 kilometers) north of Moscow, Russian couple Yelena and Dmitry found a gas station with fuel only after passing four petrol pumps. It is reported that almost all regions except some Russian regions are suffering from fuel shortage.

The latest Ukrainian attacks have disrupted normal life more than the start of the conflict in 2022, as Russian depots have been targeted. This crisis is unprecedented in Russia, one of the world's top oil producers, where fuel was previously easily available and much cheaper than in Europe.

However, recently, at the height of the Ukraine conflict, it has been reported that there are queues at petrol stations for petrol. It is found that most regions of Russia, the largest country in the world, travel mainly by land transport.

Citing media reports, APP has reported that more than 90 percent of Russian regions have experienced fuel shortages since June. Due to fuel shortage, some petrol pumps in Vologda have been closed, while long queues for fuel have been seen at other pumps.

Moscow had previously banned the export of limited grades of petrol and aviation fuel, and last week, the ban was extended to diesel exports. AFP has reported that some of these measures have begun to alleviate fuel shortages in Moscow and other regions in recent days.

The shortage in Russia's oil sector caused by the Ukrainian attacks has shown how far it can have an impact. In a report published in early July, the US-based energy research firm, Energy Intelligence, stated that Russia has cut nearly half of its 6.6 million barrels per day capacity since the end of February, while Ukraine continues its attacks on energy infrastructure.

Ukraine has attacked Russian energy infrastructure in response to Moscow's deadly bombings in its cities. Russia has stated that although Ukraine is trying to create an environment conducive to