Fuel Shortage Affects 90% of Regions in Russia, Inflation Reaches 6%

In Russia, a sharp acceleration of inflation has been recorded, reaching 6% in June 2026 compared to 5.3% in May. The main cause has been a severe gasoline shortage triggered by Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries. The fuel deficit has affected 90% of the country's territory, leading to restrictions on fuel distribution in most regions. Oil processing volumes in Russia fell to a historic low in June, the lowest in the last 20 years. Retail gasoline prices increased by 19.9% compared to last year, and in July, the rise continued: gasoline prices went up by 2.1%, and diesel by 3.4%. The economic consequences of the crisis are being felt in other sectors as businesses begin to pass on increased logistics costs to consumers. In the face of shortages, Russians are increasingly turning to the black market for fuel. In response to the crisis, Russia halted diesel exports and began importing fuel.

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