Ukrainian Strikes on Oil Refineries Trigger Fuel Shortages in Russia
2 sources across 2 countries · Latvia · United States
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- Novaya Gazeta Europe
- Bloomberg
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Russia is experiencing a wave of fuel shortages following a record number of Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. According to a Bloomberg tally of public statements, Kyiv's forces attacked refineries at least 21 times in August, marking the highest number of strikes in a single month. Estimates of the damage vary, with some reports suggesting that between 25% and 70% of Russian gasoline production capacity may have been disabled.
Public reactions and government responses to the crisis differ across the political spectrum. Center left reporting indicates that pro Kremlin propagandists have urged the public to endure the shortages, comparing the current situation to the hardships of the 1990s. Some pro war bloggers have criticized the Kremlin, while official narratives have framed the shortages as minor issues or the result of public panic.
Local reports from Nizhny Novgorod indicate that gasoline returned to most gas stations on August 28, the same day Vladimir Putin visited the city. This follows a pattern where fuel prices were lowered or infrastructure repairs were accelerated in other cities prior to presidential visits.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- The reporting emphasizes the internal social friction, the role of state propaganda in managing public discontent, and the perceived performative nature of fuel availability during presidential visits.
- Centre
- The reporting focuses on the quantitative data of the strikes and the resulting economic impact on fuel supplies.
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