29.06.2026 12:00
Due to the growing fuel crisis in Russia, gasoline sales have been restricted in many regions. Amid ongoing supply issues following attacks on oil refineries, the joyful moments of two women who managed to buy 30 liters of gasoline became a trending topic on social media. While per-liter limits are being applied in some regions, long vehicle queues have formed.
The fuel shortage that has been intensifying for weeks in Russia has begun to negatively affect daily life in many regions of the country. In images shared on social media, two women were seen celebrating with great joy because they were able to purchase 30 liters of gasoline. The video revealed the extent of the fuel crisis in the country.
CRISIS SPREADS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
In recent weeks, liter limits have been imposed on fuel sales in many Russian regions. While drivers in some areas are not sold more than a certain amount of gasoline, sales of fuel in canisters have also been stopped at some stations. The fuel shortage is now being felt not only in border regions but also in major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.
PUTIN ADMITS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Russian President Vladimir Putin also acknowledged in a statement to state television that the country is experiencing a fuel shortage following Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries. Putin stated that attacks on energy infrastructure have caused problems in fuel supply, while adding that efforts are ongoing to repair refineries and restore normal supply.
ATTACKS ON REFINERIES HIT SUPPLY
Ukraine has increased its attacks targeting Russia's oil refineries and energy infrastructure in recent months. As numerous refineries have halted production or reduced capacity, disruptions in fuel supply have occurred, leading to long queues in some regions and restrictions on fuel sales.
TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
In images recorded amid the fuel shortage, two women celebrating with joy because they could only buy 30 liters of gasoline quickly sparked widespread reaction on social media. The footage became one of the symbols of the fuel crisis in the country.