Fuel Vouchers to Be Introduced in Occupied Crimea Amid Ongoing Shortages
Russian authorities in occupied Crimea are set to introduce fuel vouchers and impose purchasing limits on gasoline as part of measures to address ongoing fuel shortages exacerbated by Ukrainian military strikes.
Russian proxy authorities in occupied Crimea have announced the implementation of fuel vouchers starting May 31, in response to persistent fuel shortages linked to Ukrainian strikes on supply and oil infrastructure. Sergey Aksyonov, the head of the Russian proxy government in Crimea, stated that 95-octane gasoline sales at major gas stations will necessitate vouchers, with municipal and social transport receiving priority in fuel distribution.
Additionally, a limit will be placed on the purchase of 92-octane gasoline, restricting residents to a maximum of 20 liters per vehicle, banning refueling canisters. This initiative is part of the ongoing response to a series of Ukrainian attacks targeting Russian military assets, including fuel shipments and infrastructure in Crimea. The Ukrainian military has reportedly increased its strike capabilities, targeting areas up to 300 kilometers behind the front lines.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov recently announced a logistical lockdown program to intensify operations in the region. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian forces have conducted at least 158 strikes on Russian oil refineries, with April witnessing a peak in attacks on oil-related infrastructure. Aksyonov has expressed optimism that the current fuel shortages will stabilize within 30 days.
