Several Russian regions, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, and occupied Crimea, have introduced fuel purchase limits in early June 2026. The restrictions, implemented by multiple gas station chains, cap individual transactions at levels ranging from 20 to 100 liters for gasoline and diesel. In Moscow, the ORTK chain limits sales to 60 liters of gasoline or 100 liters of diesel per customer. In St. Petersburg, some stations restrict gasoline to 50 liters due to supply issues linked to production disruptions in Kirishi and Yaroslavl.

The most acute shortages have emerged in occupied Crimea, where Ukrainian drone strikes on transport routes have disrupted fuel deliveries from Russia’s Rostov region. In response, sales of AI-92, AI-95, and diesel have been capped at 20 liters per customer in some areas. Additional limits in Belgorod and Kursk regions restrict canister sales and overall volumes.

Major oil companies like Rosneft and Lukoil report no blanket restrictions, though individual stations may impose caps based on local conditions. Gazprom confirms limits in the Moscow region, while Tatneft says decisions are made per location. Officials downplay the issue, calling it localized and temporary, but the spread of restrictions across multiple regions highlights ongoing logistical and production challenges.