Russia’s second fuel crisis this summer: prices climbing, rationing in 59 regions, and now a motor oil shortage

Gasoline prices rose in 40 Russian regions between August 11 and 17, according to Russia’s state statistics agency, Rosstat. The steepest increase, 8.1%, came in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Prices fell in 20 other regions, with the sharpest drop, 3.6%, in Tyva. From the start of the year through July 12, the average price of AI-

Russians are facing fines and detention for publicly protesting gasoline shortages, with authorities labeling complaints as unauthorized rallies or illegal campaigning. The crackdown comes as fuel restrictions spread across regions amid refinery disruptions and declining gasoline supplies.