Drones explode on Russian oil, again queues and restrictions at gas stations in Moscow

Long queues and restrictions on gasoline purchases have returned to gas stations in Moscow, amid a second wave of a summer fuel crisis. Ukrainian attacks on refineries have caused shortages, and Rosneft has limited gasoline to 30 liters per customer. Russia has confirmed it has begun importing fuel from abroad, an unusual step for a major oil exporter. Meanwhile, nine more casualties on both sides, including four civilians in Kherson killed by a Russian drone strike on a minibus.

Long queues and restrictions on gasoline purchases have returned to gas stations in Moscow, amid a second wave of a summer fuel crisis. Repeated Ukrainian attacks on refineries across Russia have caused severe shortages, and Rosneft, the country's largest oil producer, has limited gasoline sales to 30 liters per vehicle at all its stations. Gazprom Neft and Lukoil have also announced rationing. Russia has confirmed it has begun importing fuel from abroad, a highly unusual step for a major oil exporter. Deputy Prime Minister Novak said last month that the market was stabilizing, but Energy Minister Tsivilyov acknowledged long queues yesterday. Meanwhile, nine more casualties on both sides: in Ukraine, a Russian drone struck a minibus in Kherson, killing four civilians; the governor said the operator could not have been unaware it was a civilian vehicle. 206 prisoners were returned in a swap.