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Articles with tag "Gasoline"

Moscow Gas Stations Reimpose Fuel Limits as ‘Second Wave’ of Shortages Hits Russia

Both Gazprom Neft and Tatneft are limiting the amount of fuel that customers in Moscow and the surrounding region can purchase.

Orenburg Region Imposes Fuel Rationing After Ukrainian Refinery Attack

Orenburg is the 16th reported region to face renewed fuel disruptions following a brief period of stabilization in late July.
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Russia Transfers Nationalized Port Fuel Supplier to Rotenberg-Led Holding

The deal adds Transbunker to a growing portfolio of industrial companies transferred to Roskhim after being seized by Russian courts.
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Russia Forced to Import Gasoline From India Amid Domestic Shortages

Moscow previously relied primarily on fuel imports from neighboring Belarus and Kazakhstan in response to Ukraine’s drone campaign. 
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Mongolia Says Russia Agreed to Send Emergency Fuel Supplies Amid Shortages

Russia accounts for up to 97% of Mongolia’s gasoline and diesel imports. 
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Russia Rolls Back Fuel Quality Standards to Quell Domestic Shortages

Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 standard fuels will be allowed to be sold on the market through July 1, 2027, according to a government decree.
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Gazprom Neft Lifts Fuel Purchasing Limits Across 13 Russian Regions

Gazprom Neft is also now allowing customers to fill up gasoline canisters at the pump once again, something major gas stations banned at the height of...
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Kazakhstan in Talks to Refine Russian Crude Oil Amid Fuel Shortages

Under the proposed arrangement, Kazakh facilities would process Russian oil to cover local market needs while returning a portion of the refined gasoline...
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Russia Extends Gasoline and Diesel Export Ban Through January 2027

The average price of gasoline in Russia has climbed 19% since the start of the year, in large part due to Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries.
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Russian Gas Stations Begin Easing Purchase Limits as Officials Say Fuel Market Shows Signs of ‘Stabilization’

Pumping stations owned by Gazprom and Lukoil have removed all gasoline purchase limits in some parts of the country, though shortages persist in many regions...
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Russia’s Fuel Market Partially ‘Stabilizing,’ Deputy PM Novak Says

Novak said state measures like foreign fuel purchases and delayed routine refinery maintenance have helped relieve pressure on the domestic market.
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Agriculture Minister Admits to ‘Rough Patches’ as Fuel Shortages Squeeze Some Farmers

Putin issued a directive last month ordering a strict fuel delivery schedule for farms to counter the impact of Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.
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Russia's Fuel Crisis Raises Stagflation Fears as Growth Stalls and Inflation Accelerates

"It appears the fuel crisis has pushed the economy into recession," analysts at the Moscow-based MMI research group wrote.
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Switch to Biking to Save Fuel, Stavropol Governor Tells Officials as Shortages Persist

From Tuesday, members of the regional government will need the governor's personal approval to travel outside the regional capital, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov...
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Russian Regions Begin Odd-Even Gasoline Rationing

Drivers with license plates starting with an odd digit are allowed to buy gasoline on odd-numbered days of the month. Those with license plates starting...
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Regions Calling: Russia's Fuel-Producing Hub Struggles to Shake Off Supply Crisis

Even Bashkortostan, Russia's leading producer of diesel and gasoline, is feeling the impact of this summer's fuel crisis.
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Republic of Altai Launches Digital Tracking System for Gas Stations

Starting Thursday, drivers will be required to present vehicle registration cards to purchase gasoline and diesel at local gas stations.
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Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery Halts Production After Drone Attack, Sources Say

The halt in operations at the plant is likely to exacerbate fuel shortages across the country.
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Vologda’s Governor Told the Public Not to Panic Over Fuel Shortages. Then His Car Ran Out of Gas.

Vologda region Governor Georgy Filimonov said he ran out of gasoline while driving and had to hitch a ride with the traffic police.
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Antitrust Service Ramps Up Crackdown on Alleged Price Fixing at Gas Stations

Six gas station chains in the Moscow region were accused of illegally coordinating simultaneous price hikes at the pump.
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