Gasoline rationing hits most of Russia & more
Residents across most of Russia are facing gasoline shortages and new purchase limits following a series of refinery attacks. At the same time, military tensions are rising as the government pushes for a closer military alliance with neighboring Belarus.
You may find it difficult to refuel your vehicle as gasoline shortages or rationing—limits on how much fuel each person can buy—have spread to two-thirds of the country's regions. The supply crunch follows multiple attacks on Russian oil refineries, which are facilities where crude oil is processed into fuel. Some areas report that stations have run out of gasoline entirely, while others are restricting sales to ensure remaining stocks last.
Security worries are also increasing as Russia pressures Belarus to strengthen their military union, an agreement to coordinate their armed forces. This move could potentially open a new front in the war with Ukraine from Belarusian territory. While Belarus has previously allowed its land to be used for troop movements, a formal military union would signal deeper involvement and likely lead to more military activity and infrastructure along the border.
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