Restrictions on the sale of gasoline have been introduced in the Trans-Baikal Territory
At 143 gas stations in the region, no more than 15 liters of fuel are dispensed per person.
Quick Look
- In the Trans-Baikal Territory, a limit on the sale of gasoline was introduced at 143 gas stations - no more than 15 liters per tank.
- The measure is intended to preserve fuel supplies until new supplies arrive.
- There are about 17 thousand tons of gasoline left in the region, which should be enough for 20 days.
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Why It Matters
Previously, the region already had restrictions on fuel sales from the end of June to the end of July.
In the Trans-Baikal Territory, new restrictions are being introduced on the sale of fuel at gas stations. The measure will affect 143 gas stations in the region out of 249, where no more than 15 liters of gasoline of any brand can be filled into one tank. Kommersant reports this with reference to the regional operational headquarters.
According to the first deputy chairman of the regional government, Buyanto Batomunkuev, the restrictions will allow the remaining fuel at gas stations to be preserved until new shipments arrive in the region. A total of 17 thousand tons of fuel remain at gas stations and oil depots in the region. This should be enough for about 20 days.
Currently, additional shipments of gasoline amounting to 11.1 thousand tons have been sent to Transbaikalia. No restrictions were introduced regarding diesel fuel.
Previously, the region restricted fuel sales from the end of June to the end of July.
Open Questions
- When exactly will the new fuel shipments arrive?
- Will the shortage lead to higher prices at gas stations?
