Fuel shortages are impacting several Russian regions, including Novosibirsk, with limited availability of AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline at various gas stations. The situation is attributed to a combination of factors, including refinery maintenance, logistical challenges, and market imbalances.

The fuel supply issue has spread beyond individual gas stations, becoming a systemic problem across the country. Regions such as the Khabarovsk Territory and Crimea have experienced fuel restrictions, indicating a widespread imbalance.

Several gas stations in Novosibirsk have reported shortages of popular gasoline types, AI-92 and AI-95, with one major local network suspending sales of AI-92 to private car owners. This has caused a rise in panic among the population.

Planned and unplanned refinery shutdowns, combined with logistical issues, exacerbate the situation. The Ministry of Energy is intervening to expedite fuel deliveries.

Experts suggest that increased demand for high-octane gasoline, coupled with production imbalances and seasonal factors, contribute to the ongoing shortages.

Consumer behavior, driven by panic buying, can worsen the situation. Experts urge against panic to prevent further market instability.

The government is implementing measures such as facilitating fuel imports, allowing specific additives, and refining market mechanisms to address the shortage.

Experts predict that the situation should improve by the end of October and normalize by November, with governmental measures playing a key role in stabilization.