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Russia faces severe fuel crisis amid Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries

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Russia is experiencing a severe fuel shortage, forcing long queues at gas stations and evoking memories of Soviet-era rationing. Ukraine's sustained drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's refining capacity, leading to widespread shortages even in remote regions. Despite official downplaying of the crisis, prices are rising, fights are breaking out among drivers, and some gas stations have closed, with even Crimea restricting public fuel sales. AI

RANK_REASON Significant economic impact on a major nation due to geopolitical conflict. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Russia faces severe fuel crisis amid Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Russia’s fuel crisis is so bad that a mom and her baby waited in line for 18 hours to get gas — ‘Are we in the Soviet Union?’

    Energy analysts have estimated that 25% or more of Russia’s oil refining capacity has been taken offline by Ukraine's drone attacks.

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