No Petrol: russia Is Introducing  Limits and Urgently Buying  Fuel from belarus

The fuel crisis in russia is intensifying: regions, one after another,  are introducing restrictions on petrol sales, while  the authorities are forced to urgently buy fuel from belarus.

According to the “Belneftekhim” concern, in the second half of August, russian companies’ interest in belarusian petroleum products rose sharply. belarusian refineries are rapidly increasing supplies in an attempt to meet demand while taking economic benefits into account.

Meanwhile, the fuel situation in russia itself is deteriorating. After occupied Crimea, Transbaikalia, and Primorye, the petrol shortage has reached the Kuril Islands (Sakhalin region). Since August 20, restrictions on fuel sales have been introduced there – no more than 10 liters per person.

Only special services, emergency services, and enterprises that ensure the functioning of the region will receive petrol on a priority basis. For the population, the restrictions have become yet another confirmation that the fuel crisis in russia is gaining momentum.