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News in English (USA) / 17.08.2026 / 17:00

Russia Faces Escalating Fuel Crisis Amid Ukrainian Attacks

A second wave of fuel shortages is sweeping across Russia, exacerbated by Ukrainian drone strikes on key refineries. The ongoing attacks have not only disrupted supply chains but also stoked inflation by increasing trucking costs. Officials have reported long queues at gas stations, particularly in Moscow and the Crimea, where gasoline has run out in most locations. In response to the crisis, regions are reintroducing fuel rationing, and the government has begun importing gasoline from India to mitigate the shortages. This burgeoning fuel crisis has led to public distress, with violent confrontations erupting in lines for fuel as citizens grapple with rapidly rising prices and dwindling supplies.
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