Russia’s Fuel Crisis Deepens with New Restrictions in Moscow Region

Russia’s fuel shortages are spreading and intensifying, prompting major oil companies to impose stricter purchase limits on customers in Moscow and the Moscow region. The move signals increasing pressure on the country’s fuel production and delivery systems—particularly as disruptions tied to attacks on energy infrastructure continue.

Reporting says Gazpromneft and Lukoil have both tightened rules at gas stations in the capital area, including limits on how many liters customers can buy per transaction and bans on purchasing fuel in portable canisters. At some highway service stations, the restrictions reportedly differ by fuel type, with separate caps for gasoline and diesel.

The article links the worsening crisis to damage and disruption across Russia’s fuel infrastructure, including impacts from Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and logistics nodes. It also points to the broader logistical challenges of wartime operations and the shifting of supply priorities.

Overall, the restrictions in Moscow—an area previously described as relatively stable in fuel availability—highlight how the shortage has moved from isolated problems into a broader, system-wide issue affecting nearly all regions.