Russia says everything is fine —but fuel crisis now hits another country
Black markets for government-issued fuel coupons emerge in occupied Luhansk Oblast where local authorities resell gasoline at inflated prices.
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Global energy watchdog: Russian refineries won’t recover before mid‑2026 after Ukraine’s strikes
Of course, the assessment does not account for the impact of future attacks in the ongoing deep-strike campaign.
BBC Verify counts 21 Russian oil refineries hit since January — already 48% more than in all 2024
A record 14 refineries were hit in Russia in August and another 8 in September, sparking fuel shortages in many Russian regions.
Amid war, Russia shuts down gasoline exports — producers hit for the first time
The ban takes effect 29 July and could be extended into September.