Crimea Lifts Fuel Sales Limits at 270 Gas Stations Amid Supply Challenges

In the occupied Crimea, starting from October 26, restrictions on fuel sales at 270 AZS gas stations were lifted, where fuel is sold without limits. Previously, gasoline could be purchased up to 30 liters in hand at 150 stations. This information was announced by the occupying head of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, on his Telegram channel.

From 9:00 on October 26, on the territory of the Republic of Crimea, 270 gas stations will operate with fuel available for sale without restrictions and limits

Where exactly did free fuel sales begin

The addresses of the stations where fuel is sold without restrictions were published on October 26 by the occupying Ministry of Fuel and Energy of Crimea on Telegram.

Public reaction and consequences

Despite the authorities’ statements, local residents complain about the low quality of gasoline.

Since October 17, not only has gasoline of all brands disappeared from most gas stations, but diesel fuel as well. According to experts, the cause was strikes by Ukrainian forces on oil depots and diesel fuel warehouses in the Gvardeysky area.

The Foreign Intelligence Service forecasts further deterioration of the gasoline shortage in the winter of 2025/2026, particularly for Crimea and other occupied territories that depend on supplies from the Russian Federation.

According to experts, on the occupied peninsula there are dozens of large fuel facilities important to the Russians, which, in the event of escalation of the conflict, could become targets.

In summary: the fuel situation in Crimea remains unstable due to supply disruptions and the consequences of strikes that affect fuel availability for residents, especially in the cold season. The authorities and suppliers must assess risks and ways to stabilize fuel supplies for the region.