Russian State Duma deputy accuses government of concealing scale of fuel crisis, warns it could cost certain officials their seats in September elections
A Russian Duma deputy says hidden fuel shortages could topple officials in September’s vote
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Coverage highlights multiple dimensions: Reuters reports that Indian refiner Nayara’s gasoline is reaching Russia through traders; The New York Times describes long queues for fuel that undermine a sense of normalcy; AP News and The Hill note President Putin dismissing the shortages while intensifying attacks in Ukraine; The Moscow Times records a 30% jump in gasoline prices in annexed Sevastopol over one week. Watch for further reporting on the September elections, additional data on fuel imports and price movements, and any official response to the deputy’s accusations.
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Quick answers
What does the Duma deputy claim the government is doing?
The deputy alleges the government is concealing the scale of the fuel crisis.
Which city experienced a notable gasoline price increase?
Sevastopol saw gasoline prices rise by 30% in one week.
Which foreign refinery is linked to gasoline supplies in Russia?
India’s Nayara refinery is reported to be selling gasoline to Russia via traders.
Coverage (5)
- India refiner Nayara's gasoline sold to Russia via traders, sources say Reuters · 48d ago
- Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia The New York Times · 48d ago
- Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine AP News · 48d ago
- Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine The Hill · 48d ago
- Gasoline Prices in Annexed Sevastopol Jump 30% in One Week The Moscow Times · 48d ago
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