July 02, 2026
In Russia's grain belt, farmers fret they will not be able to harvest their crops as a fuel crisis sparked by Ukraine's drone attacks on oil refineries and depots disrupts daily life.
As Kyiv tries to pressure Moscow into making peace with strikes on the country's energy infrastructure, the resulting damage has squeezed oil-rich Russia's fuel supplies, leading to restrictions in most regions and growing public disquiet.
This has pushed drivers to crowd-source maps and trade tips about which stations have fuel and shorter lines. The shortage has also frayed tempers, with drivers shown in footage on social media getting into fights as they wait to refuel.
In one video, titled 'The Ultimate Luxury 2026,' a man slowly pours petrol into his lawnmower from a jerry can and jokes: "What riches. Who can afford this now?"
