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Russian State Duma deputy accuses government of concealing scale of fuel crisis, warns it could cost certain officials their seats in September elections - Meduza
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Key Points:
- Nina Ostanina, chair of the State Duma’s family protection committee, accused the Russian government of hiding the true extent of the fuel crisis, stating that nearly one-third of Russia’s refineries are out of commission.
- Ostanina criticized deputy prime ministers and ministers for ignoring the crisis, warning that it could severely impact agriculture and lead to a bread shortage amid international sanctions.
- She highlighted visible fuel shortages and rising transportation costs, suggesting the crisis could influence voter behavior in the upcoming September State Duma elections.
- Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak acknowledged localized fuel shortages but claimed the overall domestic market remains supplied with gasoline and diesel.
- The fuel crisis has worsened due to Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, prompting nearly all Russian regions to impose fuel sale restrictions.
