- Moscow gas stations have reimposed fuel limits of 60 liters (16 gallons) per customer for regular gasoline amid a second wave of shortages in Russia, as reported by local media.
- Tatneft, another major producer, has capped sales at 50 liters (13 gallons) of regular gasoline and 60 liters of diesel per vehicle across its network of gas stations in Moscow.
- Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak previously claimed that the domestic fuel market was showing signs of 'partial stabilization', despite the return of rationing measures.
Moscow gas stations are facing fuel limits as the country experiences a 'second wave' of shortages, attributed to ongoing supply issues from Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries.1
Major producers like Gazprom Neft and Tatneft have implemented restrictions, with Gazprom Neft limiting purchases to 60 liters (16 gallons) per customer and Tatneft capping sales at 50 liters (13 gallons) of regular gasoline and 60 liters of diesel.2
Despite Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak claiming signs of 'partial stabilization' in the domestic fuel market, analysts warn that supplies will remain tight until peak summer travel demand subsides.3
The Russian government has also extended a temporary export ban on gasoline and diesel through early next year to protect domestic supplies.
In July, the average price of gasoline in Russia surged by nearly 20% since the start of the year, reaching a national average of 76.04 rubles per liter ($3.38 per gallon) as of August 10.
“In Moscow, Gazprom Neft has set purchase limits of 60 liters (16 gallons) for regular gasoline, while Tatneft has capped sales at 50 liters (13 gallons) of regular gasoline and 60 liters of diesel. Industry analysts warn that supplies will remain tight until peak summer travel demand subsides, despite previous claims of market stabilization.”
The Moscow Times
