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Gazprom, Tatneft Cap Fuel Sales as Moscow Gasoline Disappears

8/19/2026

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Gazprom Neft and Tatneft capped fuel sales at 40-50 liters per vehicle.
The Kremlin rerouted gasoline from eastern Russia to Moscow, increasing strain on ten regions.
S&P Global said 26 refineries were shut, lowering output to 3.6 million barrels per day.
Russian authorities banned gasoline and diesel exports, eased quality rules and began importing petroleum.
Reuters witnesses reported gasoline unavailable at several Moscow-region stations on Monday, while diesel remained widely offered.

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Gazprom Neft and Tatneft capped fuel sales at 40-50 liters per vehicle.
The Kremlin rerouted gasoline from eastern Russia to Moscow, increasing strain on ten regions.
S&P Global said 26 refineries were shut, lowering output to 3.6 million barrels per day.
Russian authorities banned gasoline and diesel exports, eased quality rules and began importing petroleum.
Reuters witnesses reported gasoline unavailable at several Moscow-region stations on Monday, while diesel remained widely offered.