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World · 8 July 2026

Russian fuel shortages worsen after Ukraine drone attacks

Russian fuel shortages worsen after Ukraine drone attacks

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Drivers are spending hours waiting for petrol, while some stations have no fuel and services in parts of Russia have already been reduced. Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian oil refineries have added to refining problems, as authorities import more fuel and support prices. Levada Center said Vladimir Putin’s approval rating had fallen to around 74%, while 52% believed the country was heading in the right direction.

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