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Fuel shortages hit Russia as drone attacks damage refineries and prices soar

Fuel shortages hit Russia as drone attacks damage refineries and prices soar

Update: 2025-10-16
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Videos across Russia show drivers struggling to find fuel as shortages hit over ten regions. Areas near Ukraine, Crimea, the Urals and the Far East are worst affected, with prices up 30% in some areas. The government blames seasonal demand, but experts cite Ukrainian drone attacks damaging up to 10% of refinery capacity. Crimea faces critical shortages, while the Khabarovsk refinery’s repairs have worsened the situation in the Far East. Smaller retailers suffer most as state price controls discourage domestic supply. Despite record crude exports, refineries struggle to meet local needs. Analysts say the crisis is “difficult but manageable,” with aid from Belarus and relief expected later in October. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports from Moscow on how Russians are coping with the fuel disruption. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #RussiaFuelCrisis #RussianOil #RussiaFuelShortage #UkraineDroneAttacks #RussiaEnergyCrisis #RussiaOilRefineries #UkraineWar #RussianEconomy #RussiaPetrolPrices #RussiaFuelInflation
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Fuel shortages hit Russia as drone attacks damage refineries and prices soar

Fuel shortages hit Russia as drone attacks damage refineries and prices soar

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