Several Russian regions have begun lifting restrictions on fuel sales, marking a shift from the emergency rationing measures imposed earlier this month.
The easing of curbs follows a recovery in domestic refining capacity, which had been severely disrupted by Ukrainian strikes on key oil infrastructure.
Local officials and media reports indicate that fuel availability at gas stations has improved significantly.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed that several major oil refineries have completed maintenance and resumed operations, restoring critical throughput to the national supply chain.
This operational recovery is the primary driver behind the decision to relax purchase limits for consumers and commercial fleets.
The development suggests that the immediate supply shock from the recent infrastructure attacks is subsiding.