Russia is experiencing its worst fuel crisis in more than two decades. As Ukrainian drone strikes cripple oil refineries across the country, gasoline shortages have spread to dozens of regions, exposing how the war is beginning to disrupt the everyday lives of ordinary Russians. In Moscow, some drivers are getting up as early as 3 a.m. to queue at gas stations in the hope of filling their tanks. Europe without gas Two years ago, Russian state propaganda channels gleefully reported on what they claimed was happening across Europe. According to their coverage, gas stations were running out of fuel, enormous lines had formed, drivers were limited to just 20 liters per vehicle, and some cars could not refuel at all. This was presented as proof of the catastrophic energy crisis that had supposedly engulfed Europe after sanctions were imposed on Russian energy exports. Russian state media insisted that, without trade with Russia, European countries were incapable of supplying themselves with fuel and that Europe’s energy system was on the verge of collapse.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Ironically, this is precisely the scenario now unfolding in Russia itself. At least two-thirds of the country’s regions have either introduced fuel rationing or are experiencing supply disruptions as a result of the relentless Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries. Gasoline shortages have become part of everyday life – including in Russia’s own oil-producing regions. Depending on the estimate, between 20 and 60 regions are now experiencing fuel shortages.