# Russia’s Leningrad region to cap fuel purchases at 30 liters per fill-up

https://mins.news/en/item/59769

- Meduza, 2026-09-15 18:27 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/15/russia-s-leningrad-region-will-limit-fuel-purchases-to-30-liters-almost-8-gallons-per-fill-up-about-one-in-five-independent-and-small-gas-stations-have-stopped-operating

> Leningrad region will impose a uniform 30-liter fuel limit per fill-up in the coming days, temporarily through October 1. Governor Alexander Drozdenko said about 20% of independent and small gas stations have stopped operating because they could not secure enough fuel. AI-92 supplies are stabilizing, while AI-95 remains scarce; there is no diesel shortage.