Moscow fuel stations cap sales as Ukraine drone strikes cut Russian supply

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What are the fuel purchase limits in Moscow?

Gazprom Neft imposed a 40-litre limit per vehicle, Tatneft set a 50-litre cap on petrol and 60 litres on diesel, and Rosneft restricted sales to 30 litres nationwide. These measures follow supply shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and seasonal demand.

Why are there fuel shortages in Russia?

The shortages are attributed to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and high seasonal demand. The Russian Ministry of Energy acknowledged ongoing supply problems in some regions on 14 August 2026, and the shortages began spreading across most regions by July.

How has Russia responded to the fuel shortages?

Russia has banned petrol and diesel exports, relaxed fuel quality requirements and increased imports. Despite these measures, long queues persist at fuel stations, and some chains have imposed purchase limits to manage supply.