Fuel shortages hit Russian regions after Ukrainian strikes on 8 refineries

Fuel shortages have returned to Russian regions following Ukrainian attacks on 8 oil refineries, prompting authorities to impose restrictions on gasoline and diesel sales amid concerns over disrupted domestic supplies. The attacks over the past two weeks have raised fears of long queues at fuel stations, as damaged refineries struggle to produce gasoline and diesel. Ukraine intensified strikes on Russian refineries since October 30, following the collapse of a unilateral ceasefire on energy facilities announced by US President Donald Trump. Regional authorities in Karelia, Buryatia, and other areas have capped purchases at 30 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of diesel, while suspending fuel sales in portable containers. Russia previously faced similar shortages last summer when drone attacks coincided with seasonal demand spikes.