Since the beginning of August, Ukrainian forces have attacked Russian oil refineries at least 21 times, while a petrol shortage has once again hit drivers, including in Moscow and Moscow Oblast.

Source: Bloomberg

Details: Fuel supplies across Russia temporarily improved after the attacks eased in the second half of July. However, the respite was short-lived, with a new wave of strikes once again worsening the shortage.

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Residents of Moscow and Moscow Oblast are sharing daily information in local chats about petrol stations where fuel is still available and the length of the queues. Queues of 30-50 cars in the capital are no longer unusual.