A new wave of the fuel crisis appears to have hit Russia at the beginning of August, judging by reports from the regions, amid Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.

Source: Meduza, a Latvia-based Russian media outlet

Quote: "Residents of various regions – from the south to Primorye – are reporting queues at petrol stations. Restrictions on fuel sales per customer have once again been introduced in Orenburg Oblast and Sochi."

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Details: In addition, the Sochi administration has asked residents and tourists to avoid using private vehicles. Other regions are also experiencing problems with petrol supplies.