--- title: "Leningrad Region Imposes Fuel Sales Limits: 30 Liters of Gasoline and 50 of Diesel Per Buyer" description: "The authorities of the Leningrad Region have recommended gas stations to limit fuel sales to 30 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of diesel per buyer. The decision was made following a drone attack on the Kirishi refinery and corporate limits introduced by Rosneft." date: 2026-11-09T21:28:18.758Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/leningrad-region-fuel-sales-limits tags: [fuel-crisis, leningrad-region, rosneft, drone-strikes, oil-refineries, gasoline-limits] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Leningrad Region Imposes Fuel Sales Limits: 30 Liters of Gasoline and 50 of Diesel Per Buyer ![A worker in a reflective vest holds a fuel nozzle on a city street in the Leningrad Region](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/09/leningradskaya-oblast-ogranicheniya-prodazhi-topliva/leningradskaya-oblast-ogranicheniya-prodazhi-topliva-1.webp) ## Key Points - Governor Drozdenko recommended gas stations limit sales to 30L of gasoline and 50L of diesel per buyer - On the night of Nov 9, the Leningrad Region was hit by drones; a fire broke out at the Kirishi refinery, one person died - Rosneft has already introduced similar corporate limits at its filling stations across all Russian regions - In 2026, Russia is experiencing multiple waves of a fuel crisis amid attacks on oil refineries The operational headquarters of the Leningrad Region has recommended that filling stations in the region limit the volume of fuel sales to a single buyer: no more than 30 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of diesel fuel. This was announced on November 9, 2026, by Governor Alexander Drozdenko. According to him, the measure is of a recommendatory nature and aims to prevent panic buying amid supply cuts from major oil companies. ### The Cause: Attacks on Oil Refining Infrastructure Drozdenko explained that the decision was made "due to the fact that a number of large vertically integrated oil companies are introducing restrictions on fuel sales volumes." On the night of November 9, drone strikes targeted the Leningrad Region. As a result of the attack, one person was killed, and a fire broke out at the Kirishi oil refinery (Kirishi refinery, part of Surgutneftegas and one of the largest in the country). These exact events became the immediate trigger for introducing regional limits on retail fuel sales. ### Rosneft is the First to Tighten Rules at Gas Stations As noted by Meduza, Rosneft has already imposed restrictions on fuel dispensing volumes at its filling stations across all regions of Russia. The company attributed the decision to the consequences of strikes on its refining capacities. Thus, the recommendation of the Leningrad headquarters effectively synchronizes regional practice with the already existing corporate limits of major market players to avoid a situation where fuel at individual gas stations is bought up within hours. ### The 2026 Fuel Crisis: Systemic Nature of the Problem The restrictions introduced in the Leningrad Region are not an isolated episode. Throughout 2026, Russia has experienced several waves of a fuel crisis, each triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refining facilities. As strikes affect refineries in various regions, supply chains are disrupted, and retail networks are forced to introduce quotas to distribute the limited resource among consumers. Experts point out that the combination of seasonal growth in demand for diesel fuel and the reduction of refining capacities creates sustained pressure on the market. ### What This Means for Motorists For ordinary drivers and commercial transport owners in the Leningrad Region, this means that at filling stations following the operational headquarters' recommendation, a canister or fuel tank exceeding the established limit will not be refueled. According to the authorities' plan, the measure should smooth out peak demand and ensure access to fuel for the widest possible range of consumers. At the same time, the restriction is formally not a mandatory order — it is classified as a recommendation, leaving gas station operators a certain degree of discretion in applying the limits. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Russia’s Leningrad Region recommends limiting gasoline and diesel sales](https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/09/russia-s-leningrad-region-recommends-limiting-gasoline-and-diesel-sales) - Governor Drozdenko's quote, limit figures (30L / 50L), the fact of the November 9 attack, death of one person, fire at the Kirishi refinery, Rosneft's restrictions — all from the primary source. ## FAQ ### What exact fuel sales limits have been introduced in the Leningrad Region? The regional operational headquarters recommended gas stations sell no more than 30 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of diesel fuel per buyer. ### Are the restrictions mandatory? No, according to Governor Alexander Drozdenko, the measure is recommendatory and aims to prevent panic buying. ### What happened at the Kirishi refinery on November 9? On the night of November 9, drones attacked the Leningrad Region. A fire broke out at the Kirishi refinery (a Surgutneftegas structure) and one person was killed.