--- title: "Fuel Front: Why there is no shortage in Ukraine, but drivers on the border are advised to stock up" description: "⛽️ Fuel Front: Experts assess the situation at gas stations in Ukraine for August 2026. 📉 Dmytro Leushkin (Prime Group) stated that there is no fuel shortage in most of the country, despite Russian attacks. ⚠️ However, drivers in border zones are strongly advised to keep jerry cans in reserve due to logistics disruption risks. 🌪️ Prices may fluctuate until the end of the month due to weather, Danube water levels, and possible storms in the US. #Ukraine #Fuel #Economy #August2026 #PrimeGroup" date: 2026-08-18T08:46:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/fuel-front-no-shortage-in-ukraine-but-border-drivers-advised-to-stock-up tags: [ukraine, fuel-market, economy, prime-group, logistics, energy-security] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Fuel Front: Why there is no shortage in Ukraine, but drivers on the border are advised to stock up ![Driver refueling a car at a gas station, illustrating the fuel situation in Ukraine](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/18/toplivnyj-front-defitsit-benzina-v-ukraine-avgust-2026/toplivnyj-front-defitsit-benzina-v-ukraine-avgust-2026-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - There are no prerequisites for a shortage of gasoline and diesel in most of Ukraine. - Drivers in border areas are advised to have a fuel reserve due to logistical risks. - The market is stable until the end of August, but price spikes are possible due to weather and global factors. - The water level on the Danube and storms in the US could affect supplies. On August 18, 2026, the Ukrainian fuel market is demonstrating remarkable resilience. Despite regular attacks by the Russian side on logistics hubs and energy infrastructure, shelves at gas stations are not emptying, and prices remain within the projected range. However, this stability has its nuances, which depend on geography and the current geopolitical situation. ### Survival Strategy: What experts say about logistics Dmytro Leushkin, founder and CEO of Prime Group, outlined the current picture in a recent interview with RBK-Ukraine. According to him, there are currently no prerequisites for an acute shortage of gasoline or diesel fuel in most of Ukraine. Supply systems, despite external pressure, continue to function in normal mode. However, the expert introduced an important distinction. For border areas, where logistics chains are most vulnerable, the situation requires special attention. Leushkin directly recommends that drivers in these regions keep a fuel reserve. "In border areas, I advise keeping jerry cans in reserve, because there may be logistics failures, supply failures. This is quite likely," he noted. At the same time, there is currently no such threat for central and western regions. ### Forecast until the end of August: volatility and weather The fuel market, like any other, is subject to the influence of many factors. Dmytro Leushkin believes that until the end of August 2026, the situation will remain relatively stable, but price fluctuations cannot be completely ruled out. "Right now the market has stabilized. But I cannot say what will happen until the end of August, because the market is quite volatile and certain spikes are possible," the expert explained. Key factors that could change the situation remain weather conditions and the hydrological situation. The water level on the Danube River plays a critical role in the ability to increase fuel supplies via alternative routes. If the water level allows for increased river logistics, this could become a stabilizing factor. Conversely, any weather disasters could disrupt supply chains. ### Global risks: storms in the US and prices The Ukrainian market does not exist in a vacuum and depends directly on global prices. A separate risk factor remains events on a global scale. In particular, experts are paying attention to possible storms in the US. Meteorological phenomena in key oil refining regions could affect the volume of fuel shipments to Europe, which will inevitably affect prices and fuel availability in Ukraine. ### Contradictory data While the official position of experts indicates no shortage, in practice, drivers in border zones may face local disruptions that are not always recorded in overall statistics. On the one hand, major market players (such as Prime Group) claim stability. On the other hand, real conditions "on the ground" in active combat zones may dictate their own rules, where access to gas stations becomes a matter of security, not just logistics. This creates a gap between the macroeconomic forecast and the micro-situation of a specific driver. Thus, by mid-August 2026, Ukraine is demonstrating the ability to hold the fuel market, but the need to have a reserve in the border zone remains a relevant recommendation. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Is there a gasoline shortage in Ukraine in August 2026? **A:** There is no shortage in most of Ukraine, but local disruptions are possible in border areas. ### Q: Should I stock up on fuel? **A:** Experts recommend that drivers in border zones keep jerry cans in reserve. There is no such threat in other regions. ### Q: What could affect fuel prices? **A:** Prices could be affected by weather conditions, water levels on the Danube, as well as storms in the US affecting global prices.