Russian authorities have imposed fuel rationing measures in the Crimean port city of Sevastopol, limiting gasoline sales for civilian vehicles to 20 liters per car amid mounting pressure on the country’s fuel supply chain following intensified Ukrainian drone attacks.
The restrictions were announced by Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev, who described the move as a temporary response to unspecified “logistical challenges” affecting fuel deliveries to the region.
The city, which hosts Russia’s strategically important Black Sea Fleet, has become increasingly vulnerable to supply disruptions as the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv continues to target critical infrastructure deep inside Russian-controlled territories.
The rationing measures come as several major oil refineries in central Russia were reportedly forced to suspend or sharply reduce fuel production after a new wave of Ukrainian drone strikes over recent days, according to regional reports and industry sources.
Despite growing signs of strain on domestic fuel supplies, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov sought to reassure markets, stating that Russian authorities do not currently see any serious risks threatening the country’s fuel availability.
Moscow has already moved to shield domestic consumers from shortages by extending a ban on gasoline exports from April through the end of July, part of broader efforts to stabilize local supply and prevent sharp price increases as attacks on energy infrastructure intensify.
The latest developments underscore the increasing economic impact of Ukraine’s drone campaign, which has shifted beyond battlefield targets to focus heavily on Russia’s refining and logistics networks, raising concerns over the resilience of domestic energy distribution during the prolonged conflict.
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