Fuel shortages have returned to some regions of Russia in August, prompting local authorities in at least 10 regions to again tighten controls on sales of motor fuel at fuel stations, according to authorities and regional media.
\n\nReuters witnesses reported on Monday that gasoline was once again unavailable at some fuel stations in the Moscow region, although diesel fuel was available at almost all stations.
\n\nThe fuel crisis, which began gaining momentum in May and by July had spread to almost all regions of Russia, follows the shutdown of several refineries hit in drone attacks and a seasonal rise in demand.
\n\nTo increase fuel supplies to the domestic market, the authorities introduced a ban on exports of gasoline and diesel fuel, lowered quality requirements and began importing petroleum products.
\n\nBy the end of July, the situation had stabilized, and in some regions restrictions were lifted or significantly eased. However, this respite did not last long. A new wave of drone attacks on oil refineries in late July and early August triggered another round of restrictions.
\n\nThe situation with fuel supplies to fuel stations remained difficult in a number of regions across the country, the Russian government said in a statement…
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