# Rosenberg: Petrol shortage, but not patriotism, as Russians feel war’s growing impact

https://mins.news/en/item/28307

- BBC News, 2026-08-21 11:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gknzgje7go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Drivers in Moscow are spending hours in petrol queues as Ukrainian drone strikes trigger repairs at Russian oil facilities and worsen refining and logistics problems. Russia has begun importing petrol and temporarily allowed lower-grade fuel sales, while Vladimir Putin insists the attacks have caused no critical consequences.

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