# Russia’s fuel crisis returns as queues and gasoline rationing spread

https://mins.news/en/item/20216

- Meduza, 2026-08-12 13:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/12/russia-s-fuel-crisis-is-back-with-queues-and-gasoline-rationing-returning-across-the-country

> A new wave of Russia’s fuel crisis emerged in early August, according to reports from the regions. Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries were followed by gasoline lines in areas stretching from the south to the Far East. Orenburg Region and Sochi have brought back limits on how much fuel one person can purchase at a time. Sochi’s city administration also urged residents and tourists not to use personal vehicles. The report examines which regions continue to face fuel shortages.

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