The fuel crisis has started again in Russia. Stations switched to the report card system

The Ukrainian army's intensification of air strikes targeting Russian oil refineries has brought the fuel supply crisis to the agenda again in at least six regions of Russia.

At least eight major oil processing facilities have been hit in the past two weeks, increasing drivers' concerns about long queues at gas stations.

Authorities and the Russian press announced that rationing and sales quotas were introduced at fuel stations in different geographies of the country.

Ukraine has significantly increased its operations against Russian refineries since October 30, when the energy ceasefire unilaterally declared by US President Donald Trump between Kiev and Moscow failed.

In the last wave of attacks, the refinery, located in the town of Kirishi in northwestern Russia and the country's second largest oil processing facility, was hit at night.

Leningrad Regional Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko confirmed in his statement today that the refinery in Kirishi was targeted.

The air operations directly erode Russia's gasoline and diesel production capacity.

While the production decline, on the one hand, escalates concerns about fuel supply in the domestic market, on the other hand, it complicates the possible agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Trump regarding the export of Russian diesel to world markets and the USA.

Artur Parfenchikov, President of the Republic of Karelia, located in the northwest of the country, announced yesterday that a restriction has been imposed on the sale of fuel at stations on the highway.

With the decision, vehicle owners are allowed to purchase a maximum of 30 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of diesel at a time.

Authorities have completely suspended the sale of fuel in canisters or additional tanks.

Evaluating the reasons for the decision via his Telegram account, Parfenchikov stated that they knew that the restrictions would strain daily life and the transportation sector.

In his statement, Parfenchikov said, "I am aware that these restrictions may cause inconvenience to both the residents of the republic and our operators whose businesses depend on logistics. Under the current conditions, it is necessary to take these measures."

The Karelian leader continued his words as follows: "Our main priority now is to prevent panic-related purchases, ensure balanced distribution of fuel and ensure the stable operation of all gas stations to prevent disruptions."

Parfenchikov noted that the restrictions, which he described as temporary, were applied at stations controlled by Rosneft, Russia's largest oil producer, and that they were working to quickly return the supply flow to normal.