# Could Russia’s growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

https://mins.news/en/item/29863

- DW, 2026-08-23 14:42 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/could-russia-s-growing-fuel-crisis-help-end-the-ukraine-war/a-78472138?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have left at least 30 regions facing fuel shortages, with Moscow and nearby areas particularly affected. Rationing, long queues and declining fuel quality are hurting taxi, courier and construction businesses. Dissident economists warn the problems could develop into a broader economic and systemic crisis, while a Russian lawmaker expects supplies to normalize within two to three weeks.

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