Russia weighs diesel export ban as Ukraine strikes squeeze fuel
Why it matters: shortages have spread across Russian regions, with Crimea cutting transport hours and limiting fuel sales.
Russia is considering a ban on diesel exports and possible fuel imports after Ukrainian strikes hit oil infrastructure and tightened domestic supply. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the government was weighing tax changes and other steps to steer more fuel to the home market, while companies delayed refinery maintenance and drew on reserves. Multiple Russian regions have reported fuel-sale limits, higher prices and long lines at gas stations. In Russian-controlled Sevastopol, authorities shortened public transport, shop and cafe hours, dimmed street lights and barred mass outdoor events as fuel restrictions widened in Crimea.