There is another gasoline shortage in Crimea: gas stations are introducing fuel cards

Supplies of gasoline and diesel fuel have once again been disrupted in occupied Crimea. Many gas stations are out of fuel, and some chains are requiring customers to use special cards to make purchases. At the same time, prices at gas stations have begun to rise again.

This was reported by Krym.Realii, citing its own correspondent on the peninsula.

Fuel shortages are being observed even at major chains, including “TES” and ATAN. According to the publication, some companies are introducing their own fuel cards, which give businesses priority in purchasing fuel, making it more difficult for private motorists to buy it.

An employee at one of the ATAN gas stations in Simferopol, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters that fuel supplies from Russia have worsened in recent days. According to him, management attributes this to new strikes on Russian oil refineries.

He also reported that central management has ordered the temporary closure of some gas stations, particularly in Simferopol. The employee noted that the ATAN network is bound by obligations to the occupying authorities to sell A-95 gasoline at a price of 100 rubles per liter, while smaller operators are free to set higher prices.

Crimeans are also complaining about rising fuel prices. Posts on local social media indicate that some gas stations have begun raising prices almost daily. This is attributed to increased demand for fuel for generators amid power supply issues.

Thus, the electricity shortage on the peninsula is accompanied by new problems with the availability of automotive fuel.

Андрій Колісніченко