Russia has requested 100 tons of gasoline from Kazakhstan in case of a fuel shortage.
According to a Reuters source, the deal has already been agreed upon. Other sources for the publication specify that Russian authorities began purchasing gasoline in the winter. Belarus: In February, 590 tons of Belarusian gasoline were imported, in March – already 3 thousand tons.
The probable reason for purchasing fuel from neighboring countries is the drone strikes that disabled more than 15% of Russian oil refining capacity. Since the beginning of 2024 alone, more than ten Russian oil refineries have been attacked, six of which required emergency repairs.
To avoid leaving Russians without fuel, authorities have already banned the export of gasoline. It didn't help—previously, residents Rostov-on-Don We've been facing a gasoline shortage, and rising fuel prices have been observed across the country. By the end of March, price increases were recorded in 44 regions.