Long queues form at gas stations in Russia’s Lipetsk region, fuel unavailable at many stations — media
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Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel. Dissident Russian economists say growing anger about shortages among ordinary Russians could help end the Ukraine war.Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries have deepened Russia's fuel crisis, with shortages reaching Moscow. Could growing public anger put Putin under pressure?
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Rusové si zoufají na nedostatek benzinu, ještě je za to potrestají. Už v září bude hůř - iDNES.czRusové si zoufají nad nedostatkem benzinu, ještě je za to potrestají. Už v září bude hůř - iDNES.cz - DW Top Storiesseen 29 Aug, 13:32URL changed
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Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)02:39first to report
Huge queues for fuel have formed at gas stations in the Yelets district of Russia’s Lipetsk region, while many stations have run out of fuel altogether.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)12:45
Long queues are forming again at gas stations in Russia due to the fuel crisis, and some regions are experiencing fuel shortages.
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)19:49
Władze Soczi w Rosji zaapelowały do mieszkańców i turystów o oszczędzanie paliwa i ograniczenie jazdy własnymi autami, bo na części stacji brakuje benzyny i obowiązują limity. Jak podaje "The Moscow Times", problem nasilił się po serii uderzeń w rosyjskie rafinerie, a w mieście znów tworzą się wielokilometrowe kolejki.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)07:26
Palivová krize v Rusku se prohlubuje. Rusko začalo kvůli výpadkům domácích rafinerií dovážet benzin z Indie. První zásilka o objemu 42 tisíc tun dorazila do Ruska 5. srpna z rafinerie Vadinar společnosti Nayara Energy, kterou částečně vlastní ruský ropný gigant Rosněfť.
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:38
Major oil companies take necessary measures to increase shipments
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)16:14
Following Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, Russian regions are imposing fuel sales limits. In the Orenburg region, purchases are capped at 30 liters per car after an attack on the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery. The Novosibirsk region has capped fuel retail markups at 15%. In occupied Crimea, where fuel prices spiked up to 270 rubles ($3) per liter during a brief period of open sales, authorities have implemented strict price caps and resumed a QR-code rationing system. The fuel and...
Mon, 17 August 2026
3 reports- Novinky (Czechia)09:39
Rusko se v posledních týdnech uchýlilo k neobvyklému kroku. Kvůli nedostatku benzínu na domácím trhu začalo dovážet palivo z Indie a Maroka. První zásilky však zatím nepomohly zmírnit napjatou situaci. Tisíce tun benzínu zůstávají na tankerech v arktickém přístavu Murmansk, protože dovozci a státní regulátoři se nedokážou dohodnout na ceně.
- iDNES (Czechia)12:50
Rusko začalo kvůli nedostatku pohonných hmot dovážet benzin z Indie. Palivo, které mělo pomoci zásobovat čerpací stanice po výpadcích tamních rafinerií, se ale zatím k řidičům vůbec nedostalo. Tankery zůstávají v přístavu v Murmansku, protože se dovozci a odběratelé nedokážou shodnout na ceně.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)18:50
Fuel shortages have returned across parts of Russia after drone attacks damaged oil refineries and seasonal demand increased. Authorities in at least 10 regions have tightened fuel sales restrictions, while gasoline sales fell 20%.
Tue, 18 August 2026
3 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)16:01
"Stałem ponad godzinę w korku, gdy dojechałem, zobaczyłem, że nie da się zatankować paliwa" - mówi do kamery telefonu Rosjanin. Nagrywa głośny okrzyk dowodzący frustracji i potok wyzwisk. W rosyjskiej sieci pojawia się coraz więcej takich nagrań. Problem z dostępnością paliw, który w czerwcu urzędnicy Władimira Putina uznali za rozwiązany, powrócił po nowej fali ukraińskich ataków dronowych na rosyjskie rafinerie.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:07
Russians are facing fines and detention for publicly protesting gasoline shortages, with authorities labeling complaints as unauthorized rallies or illegal campaigning. The crackdown comes as fuel restrictions spread across regions amid refinery disruptions and declining gasoline supplies.
- Index.hr (Croatia)20:36
RUSKE vlasti kažnjavaju građane zbog pritužbi na nestašicu benzina. Kriza se širi zbog napada na rafinerije i planiranih remonta, a vlasti uvode nova ograničenja prodaje goriva.
Wed, 19 August 2026
12 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)02:19
Do Rosji powrócił poważny deficyt benzyny, który uderza już nie tylko w prowincję, ale też w Moskwę i obwód moskiewski. Przyczyną są wznowione ataki ukraińskich dronów na rafinerie. Braki paliwa wpływają na drastyczny wzrost kosztów transportu i cen żywności, co skłoniło rosyjskie władze do zaostrzenia kontroli nad rynkiem.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)04:29
Prema analizi S&P Globala, najmanje 26 ruskih rafinerija bilo je obustavilo rad, a sedam ih do kraja srpnja još nije ponovno pokrenulo proizvodnju. Tijekom kolovoza zaustavljene su još četiri rafinerije
- France Info (France)06:22
Les attaques venant d'Ukraine touchent les raffineries et réserves d'hydrocarbures et rendent le réapprovisionnement en carburant de plus en plus difficile, alors que de nombreux Russes baignent dans le relativisme face à la situation.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:05
Drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, rising summer demand and logistical difficulties in regional shipments prompt regional administrations to reimpose limits and various measures
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:16
Moscow gas stations are rationing gasoline and diesel as a widening fuel shortage puts pressure on Russia’s capital, while authorities scramble to redirect supplies from other regions.
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:15
RUSKE benzinske postaje ograničile su prodaju goriva zbog ukrajinskih napada na rafinerije i rasta potražnje, što stvara velike probleme u opskrbi.
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- tportal (Croatia)19 Aug, 13:14their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)13:19
Za ograničenja nisu zaslužni samo ukrajinski napadi dronovima na rafinerije
- 24sata (Croatia)13:39
Problemi s opskrbom gorivom počeli su se javljati u svibnju, a do srpnja su zahvatili većinu ruskih regija. Benzinske postaje u Moskvi u lipnju su nakratko ublažile ranije uvedena ograničenja prodaje.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)16:34
Ukrajina već mjesecima napada ruske rafinerije nafte nastojeći oslabiti ratne napore Moskve i smanjiti prihode od energenata
- La Repubblica (Italy)16:51
Dopo aver vietato l’export di gasolio, il vice primo ministro Novak ha confermato che Mosca sta acquistando il carburante dall’estero. Putin: “Conseguenze sull’economia”
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:50
W Rosji gwałtownie wzrosło zainteresowanie hasłami związanymi z kanistrami na benzynę, co media łączą z drugą falą kryzysu paliwowego. Trend potwierdza m.in. Google.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)18:04
La Russia, secondo produttore mondiale di petrolio, ha cominciato a importare carburanti. Ad annunciarlo è stato il vice primo ministro Alexander Novak, responsabile per il settore energetico: “Le importazioni sono già cominciate, e sono state adottate le necessarie regolamentazioni per permettere produzioni aggiuntive di carburanti di standard inferiori, cioè Euro 2, Euro 3 e Euro […] L'articolo La Russia costretta a importare petrolio dopo i raid ucraini sulle raffinerie proviene da Il Fatto...
Thu, 20 August 2026
6 reports- Novinky (Czechia)03:47
Rusko se problémů s pohonnými hmotami a jejich výrobou nezbavilo, ale jen je odsunulo, tvrdí ruský bývalý ropný oligarcha a pozdější politický vězeň Michail Chodorkovskij žijící nyní v britském exilu. Zařízení se opravují podle něj jen naoko a jednou zkolabují.
- Euronews08:24
Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly.
- Google News - Top Stories08:24
Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens Euronews.com Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms The Guardian Frustrated Moscow drivers face long queues to refill as fuel shortages return Reuters Putin arrests Russians for complaining about fuel shortages as fighting breaks out at petrol stations The Independent Moscow Gas Stations Reimpose Fuel Limits as ‘Second Wave’ of Shortages Hits Russia The Moscow Times
- Index.hr (Croatia)10:27
ZBOG ukrajinskih napada na rafinerije, Rusija se suočava s teškom nestašicom goriva. Uvode se restrikcije i gorivo niže kvalitete, a vlasti uhićuju građane koji se javno žale na situaciju.
- Novinky (Czechia)10:56
Jen 28 procent ruských benzínových stanic má aktuálně podle monitoringu benzín, uvedl ruský list Izvěstija. „Automobilisté v posledních dnech čelili druhé vlně palivové krize,“ napsal otevřeně. Důvodem jsou pokračující opravy rafinérií a další ukrajinské útoky. Potíže však souvisejí i s logistikou, když se benzín do některých regionů nedaří dostat.
- tportal (Croatia)15:23
Zbog nestašice benzina uvedene su redukcije na rijetkim benzinskim postajama gdje još ima goriva. Procjenjuje se da su ukrajinski napadi oštetili čak 54 posto ruske rafinerijske infrastrukture
Fri, 21 August 2026
7 reports- Vecernji list (Croatia)05:57
U najmanje 12 regija, vozači čekaju i do 30 sati na pumpama, a onda shvate da goriva nema
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)06:45
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed Russia has begun importing fuel as Ukrainian strikes disrupt refineries, squeeze gasoline supplies and force rationing.
- tportal (Croatia)07:22
Iako je ministar energetike Sergej Civilev priznao da postoje goleme kolone, tvrdi da goriva ima dovoljno, no kaosi kod crpki pokazuju suprotno, a pritisak na ruska postrojenja samo jača
- N1 Info (Croatia)08:00
Rusiju sve snažnije pogađa nestašica goriva, zbog koje se vozači nakon višesatnog čekanja na benzinskim postajama međusobno svađaju i mlate, dok se on
- BBC News World11:31
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
- iDNES (Czechia)13:51edited after publishing
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Rusové si zoufají na nedostatek benzinu, ještě je za to potrestají. Už v září bude hůř - iDNES.czRusko dál sužuje palivová krize. Čerpací stanice hlásí nedostatek pohonných hmot, tvoří se kolony. Úřady zasahují proti lidem, kteří si stěžují, a pokutují je. Rusko musí palivo dovážet a snižovat kvalitu benzinu. Země, kterým Moskva tradičně dodávala ropu, jako jsou Tádžikistán či Kyrgyzstán, se obracejí jinam. A v září může být situace ještě horší.
- eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu17:29
Gas stations in Gelendzhik and Tuapse sell only diesel fuel, but drivers waiting for gasoline continue to stand in line, awaiting new supplies.
Sun, 23 August 2026
3 reports- DW Top Stories14:42edited after publishing
URL changednow www.dw.com/en/russia-fuel-shortages-ukraine-war-oil-refineries/a-78472138?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries have deepened Russia's fuel crisis, with shortages reaching Moscow. Could growing public anger put Putin under pressure?
- Nacional (Croatia)16:41
URL changednow www.nacional.hr/rusija-napadima-na-rafinerije-i-nestasicom-goriva-do-svrgavanja-putina-i-brzog-okoncanja-rata-s-ukrajinom/
Napadi ukrajinskih oružanih snaga na rafinerije izazvali su novu krizu s gorivom u Rusiji. Prema navodima novinske agencije Reuters, pogođeno je najmanje 30 regija. Za razliku od prethodnog vala nestašice goriva, koji je počeo krajem svibnja i trajao do sredine srpnja, trenutna kriza posebno teško pogađa Moskvu i Moskovsku oblast, kako javljaju korisnici društvenih mreža. […]
- Nacional (Croatia)16:41
Napadi ukrajinskih oružanih snaga na rafinerije izazvali su novu krizu s gorivom u Rusiji. Prema navodima novinske agencije Reuters, pogođeno je najmanje 30 regija. Za razliku od prethodnog vala nestašice goriva, koji je počeo krajem svibnja i trajao do sredine srpnja, trenutna kriza posebno teško pogađa Moskvu i Moskovsku oblast, kako javljaju korisnici društvenih mreža. […]
Mon, 24 August 2026
3 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)05:50
MANJAK goriva i dugi redovi na benzinskim crpkama: nestašica goriva u Rusiji se pogoršava nakon ukrajinskih napada na rafinerije.
- Al Jazeera English10:11
War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.
- Novinky (Czechia)16:49
Ropná rafinérie v ruském Permu, na kterou Ukrajinci udeřili v noci na pátek, zastavila provoz. S odkazem na dva zdroje z odvětví o tom informovala agentura Reuters, podle níž jde co se týče objemu zpracování ropy o sedmé největší zařízení v zemi.
Tue, 25 August 2026
3 reports- tportal (Croatia)16:43
Ukrajinski napadi na ruske rafinerije produbili su nestašicu goriva koja je zahvatila najmanje 30 regija. Dugi redovi stvaraju se pred benzinskim postajama, distributeri ograničavaju prodaju, a posljedice se već osjećaju u transportu, građevinarstvu i drugim dijelovima ruskog gospodarstva
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)23:25
Russian military commanders are selling fuel allocated for the armed forces to civilians in Rostov-on-Don and the temporarily occupied cities of Donetsk and Luhansk.
- BBC News World23:50
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- asiaone.com02:37
MOSCOW — Russia is set to extend its diesel export ban through September as fuel shortages persist in the domestic market, with a number of refineries still idle following repeated Ukrainian drone attacks, three industry sources told Reuters.One of the sources said extending the ban until the end of the year is also under discussion. Russia's Energy Ministry did not...
Thu, 27 August 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World08:00
The once world-leading producer of crude oil has plunged into an energy crisis as Kyiv targets its refineries A sanctioned shadow fleet tanker carries oil from Nato member Turkey to a Russian Baltic port. A deal is signed for Russian oil to be processed in Kazakhstan. Fuel cargoes arrive from India via Egypt. The Kremlin pressures allies to sell it badly needed fuel. The data points may be diverse, but they point to a single inescapable conclusion. Continue reading...
- DW Top Stories11:54
URL changednow www.dw.com/en/russia-ukraine-war-putin-economy-inflation-fuel-shortages-energy-crisis-jobs/a-78523454?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Official polling suggests public sentiment in Russia is deteriorating as economic pressure builds. DW asked its users to share their experiences.
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics08:55
Russia is facing a second wave of fuel shortages as a record number of Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries forces drivers to think again about where, when and how they can fill up their cars.
Sat, 29 August 2026
5 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)00:31
Rosjanie powinni modlić się do świętego Spirydona z Tremituntu o normalizację dostaw benzyny i żywności - stwierdził w telewizji OTR metropolita Jekaterynburga Jewgienij. W wielu regionach Rosji wprowadzono limity tankowania w związku z brakami benzyny.
- Japan Times03:13
The fall at this month's end comes after a series of drone attacks forced major refineries to suspend operations, according to two industry sources.
- bne IntelliNews12:06
Petrol was on sale at fewer than a third of Russian filling stations this month after 21 strikes on refineries in August, while Ukraine's biggest supermarket chain began capping purchases at six items after a month of strikes on the warehouses...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)18:13
Rosja przedłużyła w sobotę zakaz eksportu diesla do 30 września. Ograniczenia obejmują też eksport paliw żeglugowych i olejów gazowych wysyłanych przez rosyjskich producentów. Władze tłumaczą decyzję potrzebą stabilizacji krajowego rynku paliw.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:59
Gov’t says decree signed on extension to ‘maintain stability in domestic fuel market,’ also covers marine fuel, gas oils
Sun, 30 August 2026
3 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:10
The Russian government has extended its ban on diesel and marine fuel exports by producers until Sept. 30 in an effort to stabilize the domestic market. The extension follows a record 21 Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries in August, driving refining capacity to its lowest level in over two decades. August refining averaged just 3.8 million barrels per day, causing a 20% drop in gasoline supplies and a 23% drop in diesel production.
- Novinky (Czechia)12:44
Zákaz vývozu motorové nafty, topných olejů a lodního paliva prodloužila ruská vláda do 30. září. O příslušném usnesení informovala v sobotu. Zákaz exportu těchto ropných derivátů přitom měl skončit v úterý.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)16:27
W Rosji produkcja benzyny pod koniec sierpnia spadła do poziomu ok. 70 proc. krajowego zapotrzebowania po serii ataków dronów, które zatrzymały pracę dużych rafinerii. Skutkiem są braki paliwa na stacjach, regionalne limity sprzedaży i rekordowe ceny m.in. w Jekaterynburgu.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)17:15
Russia has nearly doubled its fleet of tankers transporting liquefied natural gas from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project in less than a year, as Moscow seeks to expand lucrative fuel exports despite Western restrictions.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:15
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says about 10% of refineries undergoing maintenance, while planned repairs have been delayed
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)09:03
Ukraińskie ataki dronów na rosyjskie rafinerie oraz wysoki popyt sezonowy w Rosji wywołały efekt domina, który mocno uderzył w państwa ościenne. Mongolia - od lat całkowicie uzależniona od dostaw paliw z Rosji - zmaga się z głębokim kryzysem na rynku naftowym. W kraju brakuje benzyny i diesla, ceny drastycznie skoczyły, a władze były zmuszone wprowadzić limity sprzedaży.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)15:43
Crimea is imposing tighter fuel rationing as Ukrainian strikes disrupt fuel deliveries. Stations will sell only four hours daily, while 20-liter and odd/even license-plate limits remain. Blackouts add to the peninsula’s growing crisis.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews13:28
Russian oil companies failed to fulfil about 60% of gasoline supply contracts on the St Petersburg exchange between May and September, industry sources told Kommersant on September 3.