Sevastopol introduces QR codes for gas rationing — available only through Russia’s state-backed messaging app Max Sevastopol’s TES gas stations have implemented a QR code rationing system for fuel sales, limiting purchases to 20 liters per person. This measure, announced by Russia-appointed Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev, is intended to ensure fair access and prevent speculation amid a developing fuel crisis on the occupied peninsula. The system has faced immediate challenges, with daily codes being exhausted within seconds of release.

• Sevastopol’s TES gas stations are rationing fuel using QR codes.
• Each code allows the purchase of 20 liters of gasoline.
• QR codes are only available through a bot in the Max messenger app.
• The rationing system is designed to prevent speculation and chaos at gas stations.
• The peninsula is experiencing a fuel crisis, exacerbated by Ukrainian military attacks on supply routes.
• Crimea has banned cash sales of gasoline since June 4.