Ukrainian attacks targeting maritime logistics and supply routes have sparked a significant fuel crisis in Crimea and other areas controlled by invading forces, according to reports from Reuters. This crisis has now extended deep into Russia, affecting regions as far away as Siberia.
The Ukrainian military has ramped up air strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, striking targets over 2,000 kilometers from the frontline. These operations have disrupted the availability of gasoline and diesel in Russia, which is the world’s third-largest oil producer.
The fuel shortage has spread from the annexed Crimea into eastern regions, now impacting the Omsk region in southwestern Siberia, close to the Kazakhstan border. Vitali Hoțenko, the governor of Omsk, announced measures to curb fuel sales in response to the crisis.
On Monday evening, Hoțenko posted on his Telegram channel that restrictions were implemented “to prevent speculation and avoid creating an artificial panic demand at gas stations.” As a result, sales of gasoline will be limited to 40 liters per vehicle, while diesel purchases will range from 80 to 200 liters, depending on the location.
Moreover, the governor indicated that sales for refueling canisters would be completely prohibited in the region.
