World’s Most Expensive Gasoline Reported in Russia-occupied Ukraine Region Targeted by Drones

In Russian-occupied Crimea, relentless Ukrainian drone strikes have caused severe fuel shortages and sharply higher prices. Motorists report pump prices of $3.50 to $5.85 per liter ($13.25 to $22.14 a gallon) — including 450 rubles a liter for premium fuel in Yalta — far above Russia’s official average of about $1.52 per liter ($5.75 a gallon) and among the highest in the world. Rationing of up to 20 liters (5.3 gallons) per vehicle is in effect, cash-only payments are common, and long queues…