Regions Calling: Russia's Fuel-Producing Hub Struggles to Shake Off Supply Crisis – The Moscow Times
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Home Hello and welcome to Regions Calling, your guide to developments from beyond the Russian capital by The Moscow Times. Nearly a month on, Russians are still reeling from fuel shortages triggered by Ukrainian attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure. Though fuel availability varies widely from region to region, the ripple effects of the crisis can still be felt even in areas where shuttered gas stations have reopened. Meanwhile, people are reporting rising food and transportation costs driven by the shortages and small farmers are sounding the alarm about the future of their farms. To gauge the trajectory of the ongoing crisis, we are zooming in on the republic of Bashkortostan, the country’s leading producer of diesel fuel and gasoline.
Published: July 9, 2026 4:33 pm
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