Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
Russia considers importing fuel and offering subsidies to mitigate supply disruptions caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, leading to restrictions, price hikes, and shortages across numerous regions.
Ukraine is escalating attacks on Crimea, targeting transport routes and fuel supplies to isolate the occupied peninsula from Russia. This strategy aims to increase the cost of occupation, disrupting tourism and logistics, with authorities suspending fuel sales and cancelling public events.
Las autoridades rusas en Crimea han prohibido la venta de combustible a particulares y empresas para priorizar el suministro al ejército, ante el aumento de ataques de drones ucranianos. Cinco personas murieron en un ataque contra ferries en el estrecho de Kerch, que ahora están suspendidos. La crisis de suministro se extiende a otras regiones de Rusia.
Crimea faces an unprecedented crisis as Russian-imposed authorities ban fuel sales to civilians and businesses to prioritize the military, which is under pressure from Ukrainian drone attacks. The Kerch Strait ferry and a land bridge are suspended after deadly attacks, exacerbating supply issues across Russia and leading to tourist cancellations in Crimea.
Crimea's Kremlin-installed leadership is restricting fuel sales to individuals and businesses, reserving it for state services. This move follows Ukrainian attacks on energy and transport infrastructure, indicating pressure on Russian logistics.
Russian-backed authorities in occupied Crimea have suspended fuel sales to the public due to shortages exacerbated by Ukrainian attacks on supply routes. Governor Sergey Aksyonov stated fuel will only be sold to government agencies for "functioning and security" after a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot killed four people.
Crimea has suspended fuel sales to individuals and businesses starting June 21, with fuel now only available to government agencies ensuring the region's vital functions and security. Regional head Sergey Aksyonov urged calm and reliance on official information sources.
India has imposed restrictions on institutional and commercial buyers of fuel, directing them to source motor spirit and high-speed diesel from their own pumps for up to 90 days. Retail outlets are also limited to selling 200 litres per customer daily.
Ukraine's chief of staff stated ending the war by winter is realistic, while Kyiv faced heavy Russian attacks. France detained a Russian oil tanker, and dozens of countries denounced Russia at the UN over a drone incident in Romania.
Rising energy costs from the US-Iran conflict drive UK households to use savings, with retail sales falling 1.3% in April and consumer confidence dropping. Fuel prices hit highs, and a 13% price cap rise is expected.
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 27 people and seized more than 21,000 litres of illicit fuel worth about HK$3.3 million (US$421,200) in a crackdown on triad-linked illegal fuel sales amid soaring global oil prices. Customs, police and fire services on Wednesday said they had jointly tackled 19 cases between April 13 and 30 in an operation code-named “Knockout”, during which 15 vehicles and a speedboat used to transport the fuel were also seized. The investigation found that the vehicles were...
Petrol and diesel sales in India surged more than 13% year-on-year during April 1-21, driven by consumer expectations of a price increase after state elections conclude on April 29. Indian Oil Corporation reported the sales jump while the petroleum ministry denied any plans for a fuel price hike, calling news reports suggesting a Rs 25-28 per litre increase "mischievous and misleading." Despite government assurances, panic buying has been reported in parts of the country.
