Reports indicate a gasoline shortage in Russia is nearing 20% due to the effects of long-range sanctions and strikes on oil refineries, forcing the country to utilize its diesel reserves. Several regions have implemented gasoline sales restrictions, limiting purchases and leading to gas station closures. The fuel crisis has prompted Russia to extend its ban on gasoline exports until the end of October, reflecting the severity of the situation.
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Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced that Kyiv’s strikes on Russia’s oil sector have significantly disrupted fuel supplies and logistics, hindering Moscow’s armed forces. The DeepStrike campaign, involving drone strikes, has created a fuel crisis, targeting 85 high-value targets in two months, including military and industrial sites. This campaign’s effectiveness has been recognized by Ukraine’s partners, prompting efforts to expand the DeepStrike units. With gasoline shortages in occupied Crimea and a ban on gasoline and diesel exports planned by Russia, the attacks are also impacting the Kremlin’s war economy.
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John Q. Hosedrinker