00:00Russia is moving to emergency tax changes as fuel shortages spread across the country.
00:05On June 24, Parliament-approved amendments aimed at stabilizing the domestic fuel market.
00:11The move comes after repeated Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted major Russian oil refineries.
00:16Several regions have reported gasoline and diesel shortages in recent weeks.
00:21Long queues have formed at filling stations, including in Rostov-on-Don.
00:26Officials say the new measures will support both domestic production and fuel imports.
00:31One amendment allows lower-quality components to be blended into motor fuel.
00:35Another offers subsidies for imported fuel, linked to Indian prices and delivery costs.
00:41Russia has already banned gasoline and jet fuel exports.
00:45A diesel export ban is also being considered.
00:48Industry sources say gasoline output fell to about 90,000 metric tons a day last week.
00:53That is roughly 25% below the daily average from June 2025.
00:59The crisis shows how refinery damage is now hitting Russia's domestic economy.
01:04And Moscow is being forced to rewrite tax rules just to keep fuel flowing.
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