Information about a fuel shortage at gas stations in the so-called "DPR" is spreading online. Drivers have been on edge for several days, as the price boards at gas stations show zeros next to gasoline, and only gas is available, the price of which has risen to 28–29 rubles. Local communities note that at some stations fuel can still be found, but it is only sold by coupons.
Later, statements appeared that new fuel supplies should arrive, but specific dates are not given. Advisor to the Mariupol mayor, Petro Andriushchenko, confirmed that the city is indeed experiencing a fuel crisis. According to him, the situation has been ongoing for the third day: no more than 20 liters of gasoline are sold per person, and queues are long. He also noted that fuel prices have started to rise, and local residents blame resellers for this. However, in Andriushchenko's opinion, the cause lies in the actions of the Russian authorities, and the situation will only get worse.
In addition to Mariupol, significant queues at gas stations are also reported from other temporarily occupied settlements. In particular, in Horlivka, local residents are posting photos on social media of long car queues near gas stations. The fuel panic there began a few days ago, and people complain that gasoline, diesel, and gas are in short supply — they are mostly sold by coupons.
