Is the gasoline crisis coming back? Fuel sales were again limited in Karelia.
In the Republic of Karelia, restrictions were reintroduced on the sale of gasoline and diesel fuel at Rosneft gas stations. The head of the region, Artur Perpchikov, announced this on November 8.
The following restrictions currently apply:
- Gasoline in cities - no more than 30 liters per fill.
- Gasoline on the highways - up to 50 liters.
- Diesel fuel - up to 50 liters.
- for transporting cargo at high-speed stations - up to 200 liters.
The sale of fuel in tanks has been completely stopped.
It is worth noting that on October 24, the authorities of Karelia solemnly announced the complete cancellation of all restrictions. Then Perpchikov reported that the situation had stabilized and it was possible to fill fuel even into cans.
Only two weeks passed and the restrictions returned.
The official explanation is the need to prevent peak demand, evenly distribute the existing stocks and ensure stable operation of the gas stations.
The authorities promise to establish an uninterrupted supply, but do not give specific dates for the lifting of the new restrictions.
Let me remind you that since the summer there have been problems with providing fuel to Karelia. The regional authorities were forced to establish a special operational headquarters to stabilize the situation.
It turns out to be quite an interesting picture: in one of the largest oil-producing countries in the world, drivers once again have to count liters of gasoline when filling up.