Russia’s Primorsky Krai caps fuel sales for heavy trucks — because drivers ‘fill up to a thousand tons, drive off, drain the tanks, and come back for more’

Primorsky Krai has implemented fuel sales limits for heavy trucks at 100 liters within city limits and 200 liters on highways to prevent drivers from draining large quantities of fuel. These restrictions are part of a broader fuel crisis across Russia, stemming from Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, which has led to sales limitations in many regions and long lines at gas stations. The regional government assures that fuel supplies are adequate for the summer and restrictions will be lifted once demand subsides.

• Primorsky Krai introduced fuel sales caps for heavy trucks: 100 liters in cities, 200 liters on highways.
• The caps aim to stop ‘unscrupulous consumers’ from filling up large amounts, draining tanks, and returning to refuel.
• A ban on selling gasoline and diesel in canisters remains in effect.
• The region states it has sufficient fuel for summer and will lift restrictions once demand decreases.
• Russia is experiencing a widespread fuel crisis following Ukrainian strikes on refineries, with many regions imposing limits.
• Long lines have formed at gas stations across the country.
• President Putin acknowledged the fuel situation, noting lines and occasional unavailability of certain gasoline grades, but described the shortage as ‘temporary’ and ‘not critical’.