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Moscow Imports 400k Tonnes Petrol Amid Fuel Shortage

7/3/2026

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Moscow Faces Fuel Shortage

Moscow arranged monthly imports of up to 400,000 tonnes of petrol from India, Belarus and other Asian markets.
Russia has imposed export bans on gasoline and jet fuel, tightening domestic supply.
Fuel stations across Moscow now limit sales to 20-30 litres per vehicle, creating hour-long queues.
The shortage threatens the July-August harvest by restricting diesel for tractors and raises overall inflation.

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Motorists Queue

Video footage captured Russian motorists fighting and queuing for hours at filling stations after Ukrainian drone strikes.
Russia has imposed export bans on gasoline and jet fuel as fuel shortages spread nationwide.
President Vladimir Putin said the strikes on critical energy facilities are causing the shortages.
Siberian woman Tanya waited 13 hours for half a tank and blamed the war.

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Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC, led by Saudi King Faisal, imposed an oil embargo on the United States and other Israel supporters, driving world oil prices up nearly 300% by March 1974. The shock forced governments to build strategic reserves and diversify supply. Today, Russia’s gasoline bans echo that pattern, again showing how export restrictions can trigger nationwide fuel queues.

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Moscow Faces Fuel Shortage

Moscow arranged monthly imports of up to 400,000 tonnes of petrol from India, Belarus and other Asian markets.
Russia has imposed export bans on gasoline and jet fuel, tightening domestic supply.
Fuel stations across Moscow now limit sales to 20-30 litres per vehicle, creating hour-long queues.
The shortage threatens the July-August harvest by restricting diesel for tractors and raises overall inflation.

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