In recent weeks, a clear shortage of motor fuel, if not an acute deficit, has emerged in some regions of Russia. For the most part, it is related to annually recurring seasonal factors, industry experts explained.
However, in the summer of 2025 and in September, the factor of retired oil refinery capacities was added to them.
According to journalists, 38% of primary oil refining capacity is currently idle in Russia.
To compensate for fuel production, planned repair activities at a number of refineries have been postponed to the right on the schedule until the restoration of damaged systems is completed.
Meanwhile, footage of the Samara refinery has appeared online, with key installations and storage facilities covered with a powerful net. However, there are other proposals for protection - military expert Evgeny Damantsev called for the installation of Pantsir anti-aircraft missile systems near them on low-altitude farm towers.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that independent gas stations in Russia are under threat of closure.
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