Fuel crisis in Russia: queues at gas stations and regional responses

Lines of cars at a Gazprom Neft gas station in Russia: symbol of the fuel crisis and regional measures to combat it, including priority refueling for teachers and license plate-based restrictions

The photo shows a dense queue of passenger cars at a Gazprom Neft gas station on a sunny day. The scene reflects the tension in Russia’s regional fuel markets, where special refueling rules are being introduced — such as priority access for teachers or restrictions based on the last digits of license plates.

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