Russia’s Novorossiysk Faces Gasoline Blackout Amid Fuel Shortages
Gasoline has vanished from all public filling stations in Novorossiysk, with only diesel remaining, highlighting deepening fuel shortages across Russia. This scarcity is impacting daily life, with public transport reducing air conditioning, taxi fares increasing, and fewer vehicles on the road. While the general public faces these restrictions, motorists with corporate fuel cards and priority access for government officials and state employees persist in some regions, suggesting a deliberate redirection of limited resources. These fuel issues coincide with Ukraine’s sustained efforts to disrupt Russian logistics, leading to a significant reduction in Russia’s oil refining capacity and gasoline production.
John Q. Hosedrinker