Fuel ration cards have been introduced in the part of Zaporizhzhia occupied by Russia: what is known
24 May 13:11
Gas stations in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast have imposed limits on the amount of fuel a single customer can purchase. This was announced on Saturday, May 23, by the Russian-appointed “governor” Yevgeny Balitsky, who cited delivery difficulties due to the “operational situation.” Balitsky did not specify exactly how many liters can be purchased at one time, calling the measure preventive—to prevent an artificial shortage and panic buying until “the supply situation is fully stabilized.” This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to DW.
A day earlier, Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-appointed “head” of Sevastopol, announced that TES, the largest gas station chain, would switch to diesel fuel coupons and limit gasoline sales to a maximum of 20 liters per person.
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Problems at Russian refineries
Shortly before the restrictions were introduced, residents of Ryazan began complaining about the lack of A-92 and A-95 gasoline at gas stations.
“Before work, I drove past three gas stations in the Oktyabrsky District and couldn’t find any 95. A driver pulled up behind me and said there’s no 92 at many stations either,” said one of the local drivers.
According to Reuters, the disruptions were caused by Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries. Over the past two weeks, all major refineries in central Russia—Ryazan, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yaroslavl—have significantly reduced production or shut down completely.
The combined capacity of the idled facilities exceeds 83 million tons per year—about a quarter of Russia’s total capacity. Together, they supplied over 30% of the country’s total automotive gasoline and about 25% of diesel fuel, while the few other refineries capable of compensating for the lost volumes are also damaged or shut down.
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