Fuel shortages in Russia have intensified to the point where residents in Moscow are waking before dawn to queue for gasoline, according to on-the-ground reporting.
The disruption, once considered a localized issue in peripheral regions, has now spread to the capital, signaling a severe degradation of domestic fuel distribution networks.
The crisis stems from sustained attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, which have disrupted refining and transport capabilities.
While fuel remains available in the metropolitan area, supplies are tightly constrained, forcing consumers to compete for limited stock.
Reports indicate that the situation is significantly worse east of Moscow, where stations are frequently empty.
This development marks a shift in the conflict’s impact on the Russian home front.