Leningrad Region Imposes 30‑Liter Fuel‑Purchase Limit Amid Ongoing Shortages

The Leningrad region will enforce a uniform limit of 30 liters per vehicle for fuel purchases, a temporary measure that will remain in place until October 1. The governor said the limit was proposed by oil companies and was chosen over QR codes or ration coupons to avoid inconvenience. About 20 % of independent and small gas stations have closed because they cannot buy the quantities they need on the commodities exchange. The governor described the region’s fuel situation as “difficult” and said the top priority is preventing panic, which fuels surges in demand. AI‑92 gasoline is stabilizing, but AI‑95 remains scarce, while diesel supplies are unaffected. The restriction follows the second wave of Russia’s fuel crisis, sparked by Ukrainian drone strikes that damaged refineries and cut production.