Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Refineries Deepen Fuel Shortages and Stoke Inflation

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries deepen fuel shortages and stoke inflation

Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries inside Russia have led to fuel shortages and rising gasoline prices. Analysts warn the pressure will accelerate inflation and deepen Russia’s economic challenges. According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), on August 28 Ukraine’s Forces of Unmanned Systems, working with units from the SBU (Security Service of Ukraine), SSO (Special Operations Forces) and GUR (Main Directorate of Intelligence),…

Shocking: Severe fuel shortage in Russia, kilometre-long lines at gas stations

Russia is facing an acute fuel shortage as war-related disruptions push several regions into crisis. In some areas, 95-octane gasoline has completely vanished from gas stations, while drivers wait in hours-long lines—often in vain. Russian media are now calling the situation a “full-scale fuel crisis.” Depleting supplies across the regions The crisis is especially severe in Crimea, Khabarovsk, and other eastern districts, where drivers are repor…