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Far East Russia’s Kuril Islands Run Out of Gas
Parts of the Kuril Islands in Russia’s Far East have run out of gasoline, local authorities said Monday, as regions across the country face shortages that some have blamed on Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and a summer surge in demand. “The sale of AI-92 gasoline to the public has been temporarily suspended.
Oil prices rose amid Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy facilities, raising concerns about the stability of supplies.
Ukraine is able to destabilize the price and availability of gasoline in Russia with its drone strikes.
By Tim Lister and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN A sharp increase in Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries has pushed gasoline prices in Russia to record highs, despite the government banning gasoline exports to address the crisis. Ukraine is targeting refineries, pumping stations, and fuel trains with drone attacks, aiming to weaken the Russian war machine and also disrupt everyday life in Russia. Summer is the peak season for gasoline deman…
The fuel crisis in the Russian Federation is spreading: the Kuril Islands were left without AI-92 gasoline for the population. The sale of AI-92 gasoline for the population was completely stopped on the Kuril Islands, leaving it only for official needs. The head of the district reported that there was enough gasoline only for special vehicles, and a new batch was expected "soon."
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