The Russian government has admitted the fuel shortage in the country for the first time. Photo: Getty Images

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has said there is a fuel shortage on the market, linked to oil refineries having to undergo repairs following Ukrainian drone strikes.

Source: lenta.ru, a Russian media outlet, citing Kremlin-aligned news agency TASS

Details: Novak said it must be acknowledged that there are currently problems and a shortage on the fuel market, which is causing the queues the government is observing.

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