Key facts
- Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged gas station queues and fuel shortages.
- Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure are ongoing.
- Russia has temporarily banned gasoline and jet fuel exports.
- A ban on diesel fuel exports is under consideration.
- Ukraine conducted strikes on oil refineries in Krasnodar Krai and Yaroslavl Oblast on June 28.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on June 28 that Russia is experiencing gas station queues and shortages of various fuel types, attributing the issues to ongoing Ukrainian strikes targeting Moscow's energy resources. Putin stated that fuel reserves have decreased by approximately 4% compared to the previous year.
In an effort to prioritize domestic consumers, Russia has implemented a temporary ban on the export of gasoline and jet fuel, and is considering a similar ban for diesel fuel. Putin indicated that Russia is working to increase production and mitigate the impact of Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure.