Fuel shortages return to six Russian regions after refinery strikes

Fuel shortages have reappeared in at least six Russian regions following Ukrainian attacks on eight major oil refineries, raising fears of long queues at gas stations ahead of winter, Russian officials and media reported. Ukraine intensified strikes on Russian refineries starting October 30, citing violations of the US-brokered energy truce. The latest attack hit Russia's second-largest refinery in Kirishi, eroding domestic fuel production capacity and complicating export agreements. Karelia has imposed fuel rationing, limiting purchases to 30 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of diesel, with canister sales suspended. Similar restrictions were reported in Buryatia, Zabaikalski, and other regions, echoing summer shortages that prompted export limits.