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Russia's Gasoline Crisis Deepens Amid Ukrainian Drone Strikes

9/30/2025

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Russia faces gasoline shortage after Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, affecting over 10 regions.
Gas prices surged to $4.52 per gallon; stations ration or close amid panic buying.
Economic expert Raivo Vare says crisis makes the war more visible to Russians, especially in major cities, while analysts estimate 25% of refining capacity is out of action, impacting military fuel supplies.

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Russia faces gasoline shortage after Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, affecting over 10 regions.
Gas prices surged to $4.52 per gallon; stations ration or close amid panic buying.
Economic expert Raivo Vare says crisis makes the war more visible to Russians, especially in major cities, while analysts estimate 25% of refining capacity is out of action, impacting military fuel supplies.