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Russia imposes gasoline sales restrictions amid Ukrainian oil refinery attacks, Russian media report
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Rosneft, Russia's state-controlled oil company, has imposed gasoline sales restrictions in several Russian regions, including Krasnoyarsk Krai, Karelia, Buryatia, Zabaykalsky Krai, and Novosibirsk Oblast, limiting the amount of fuel customers can purchase due to ongoing Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries.
- Restrictions include limits such as 30 liters of AI-95 gasoline, 50 liters of AI-92 gasoline, and 100 liters of diesel per customer in some areas, with filling canisters prohibited to control fuel distribution.
- These measures have been in place since June, following an escalation of Ukrainian long-range drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries, which have intensified since late October.
- Ukraine has attacked at least four major Rosneft refineries since October 30, including the Novokuibyshevsk, Bashneft-Novoil, Ryazan, and Slavneft-YANOS refineries, significantly impacting Rosneft's operations.
- Rosneft is reportedly facing growing financial difficulties and potential long-term damage as a result of the sustained Ukrainian strike campaign on its oil infrastructure.
