More than half of Russia’s 83 regions are struggling with gasoline shortages, due overwhelmingly to Ukrainian drone strikes. Local authorities are imposing daily limits or other restrictions. Officials are trying to ward off panic buying. It’s turning into a serious headache for the Kremlin.

At least 15 Russian regions introduced fuel sales restrictions on 23 June as the country faces a worsening petrol and diesel shortage.

At least 15 Russian regions introduced restrictions on fuel sales on June 23, according to reports from various local officials and media outlets.