Petrol shortage: limits on fuel sales per person imposed in occupied Sevastopol
A fuel shortage has led to restrictions on petrol sales in the Russian-occupied city of Sevastopol in Crimea.
Source: The Moscow Times, an independent Amsterdam-based news outlet
Details: Mikhail Razvozhayev, Kremlin-appointed "governor" of Sevastopol, announced that effective 29 September, residents may buy no more than 30 litres of fuel per vehicle or container at petrol stations. The restriction affects petrol grades Ai-92, Ai-95, Ai-95NP and Ai-100.
"Petrol is being delivered to the city non-stop, but due to panic buying at petrol stations, it's not yet possible to resume normal operations," Razvozhayev said. "We expect that this temporary measure will allow us to replenish supplies at all stations and return to our regular schedule."
He also urged Crimean residents not to hoard fuel.
Background:
- Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate that 20 regions of Russia and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are experiencing fuel shortages. Meanwhile, fuel prices are rising across the country.
- Since 24 September, all grades of petrol, including the most expensive A100, have completely disappeared from petrol stations in annexed Crimea.
- Sergei Aksyonov, the Russian-appointed "head" of Crimea, claimed that the shortages have been caused by reduced production at Russian oil refineries.
- By late last week, the number of petrol stations in Russia affected by supply disruptions had dropped by 2.6% – or 360 stations – since late July. In some regions, the problem has become more widespread.
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