Moscow Has Begun Imposing Restrictions On Gasoline Sales

The restrictions apply to AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline.

Starting June 12, gas stations in Moscow belonging to the largest chains have introduced limits on fuel sales. According to "Krovaya Barynya", restrictions at Tatneft gas stations apply to AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline (no more than 20 liters per customer) and to diesel fuel (up to 40 liters). Similar measures took effect on the same day at Tatneft gas stations in St. Petersburg, the channel notes. At Rosneft stations in Moscow, a general limit has been set—up to 90 liters per tank or canister, while Lukoil dispenses no more than 100 liters of gasoline or diesel per receipt.

Fuel shortages in the Moscow region began as early as late May. The ORTK gas station chain introduced a limit on May 30—no more than 60 liters of gasoline and 100 liters of diesel per customer. Gazprom also set limits on diesel and gasoline—100–150 liters per customer. At the time, Lukoil limited only gasoline (up to 100 liters), while Rosneft and Tatneft stated that there were no general restrictions, but individual gas stations could impose them locally.

The reason for the shortage is the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ systematic strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, from January to May 2026, Russian oil refineries were attacked 38 times, with 16 of those attacks occurring in May—a record high for the entire duration of the war. Refinery utilization, according to OilX, has fallen by 14% since the start of the year and remains about 20% below pre-war levels. In late May, Reuters reported that nearly all major refineries in central Russia were forced to suspend or reduce production.

Residents of the Belgorod and Ryazan regions, the Krasnodar Territory, and many other regions had previously complained about shortages of gasoline and diesel. According to 7×7’s estimates, by June 10, at least 25 Russian regions (excluding the occupied territories of Ukraine) were facing fuel shortages and supply disruptions. Taking into account the six occupied Ukrainian regions—Crimea, Sevastopol, and the Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions—the number of affected regions reaches 31. The situation is most severe in Crimea, where gasoline deliveries are hampered by drone strikes on the highway connecting the peninsula with the Rostov region.

Against this backdrop, the Russian Ministry of Energy announced the creation of an industry headquarters to ensure the stable operation of the fuel and energy complex amid “an increase in enemy air attacks.”

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