Gasoline Rationing in Moscow: Increase in Fuel Shortage
Moscow and surrounding regions face gasoline rationing due to an acute fuel shortage. This crisis is worsened by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and high summer demand. Consequently, the government has imposed export bans and quality adjustments, while major energy companies have set their own fuel limits.
Gasoline rationing is currently expected in Moscow and the surrounding areas. This crisis is driven by several factors, including the recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries as well as the increased fuel demand that typically occurs during the summer holidays. The combination of physical damage to the infrastructure and the seasonal demand shock leads to the current shortage and underscores the need for state intervention. Given this situation, the government has taken measures since mid-July, including export bans and quality adjustments. To manage the scarce supplies, major energy corporations—including Gazprom Neft, Tatneft, and Rosneft—have implemented their own fuel limits.