Fuel Sales Restrictions Hit Crimea Amid Tensions
Sevastopol, a city in Russia-controlled Crimea, faces fuel sales restrictions due to recent Ukrainian drone attacks. Authorities plan to resume normal sales soon, as gasoline rationing challenges drivers in the region annexed by Russia in 2014, home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Devdiscourse News Desk | June 2 (Reuters) - Fuel Sales In Sevastopol In
Russia-Controlled Crimea Will Be Limited On Tuesday And
Authorities Are Working To Resume The Sales As Usual From
Wednesday | Updated: 02-06-2026 04:31 IST | Created: 02-06-2026 04:31 IST
Fuel sales in Sevastopol, a crucial city in Russia-controlled Crimea, have been restricted temporarily following Ukrainian drone attacks.
The region, annexed by Russia in 2014 and hosting the Black Sea Fleet, is struggling with gasoline rationing, affecting local drivers.
Authorities, however, anticipate restoring regular fuel sales by Wednesday, according to Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-backed governor of Sevastopol.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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