Queues at gas stations have reappeared in several Russian regions, and authorities have begun to limit the volume of gasoline and diesel fuel dispensed. In at least 12 regions, motorists report hours-long waits, shortages of certain gasoline brands, and closed gas stations.

The most noticeable disruptions are recorded in the south of the country, in central regions, and in the Far East. Among the regions reporting queues are Krasnodar Krai, Voronezh, Kaluga, Rostov, Ryazan, Tambov, Tula, Saratov, Smolensk, Penza, and Ulyanovsk Oblasts, as well as Primorsky Krai.

In Sochi, on August 11, authorities introduced restrictions on fuel sales due to supply problems. Motorists began to be dispensed gasoline and diesel with limits, and residents and tourists were urged to reduce trips by personal cars if possible.

In Orenburg Oblast, restrictions have been in effect since August 12. Gas stations set a maximum dispense of up to 30 liters of gasoline and up to 60 liters of diesel fuel per refill. In addition, the "odd-even" system returned: cars with even last digits in their license plates are refueled on even days, and those with odd digits on odd days.

Since August 13, a similar scheme has been implemented in Lipetsk Oblast. Here, a limit of up to 30 liters of gasoline was also set at Gazprom, Lukoil, Teboil, and Rosneft gas stations.

Motorists in Krasnoyarsk Krai and Bashkortostan also report disruptions. In some localities, some gas stations temporarily cease operations, and operating stations experience shortages of certain types of fuel.

The new wave of disruptions is developing against the backdrop of problems with fuel processing and logistics. In recent months, damage to certain oil refining capacities and disruption of supply chains already led to gasoline shortages in Russian regions. Now the situation has worsened again during a period of high seasonal demand.

So far, reports of similar restrictions in Moscow and St. Petersburg are significantly fewer than from the regions. However, isolated cases of gasoline shortages are already being recorded in Moscow Oblast as well.