The deficit is estimated to represent around one-fifth of domestic gasoline consumption

Some areas of the world’s third-largest crude oil producer report issues including restrictions on fuel sales and queues at petrol stations.

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

Russia is preparing large-scale gasoline imports from India after Ukrainian drone attacks on critical refineries pushed domestic fuel output to its lowest level in two decades.

The deficit is estimated to represent around one-fifth of domestic gasoline consumption

Ukraine's sustained drone campaign against Russian oil infrastructure is triggering widespread fuel shortages across Russia, exposing growing strains on the country's refining…

Sources said Moscow is seeking gasoline imports after Ukrainian “long-range sanctions,” i.e., drone strikes on refineries, significantly reduced domestic fuel production.