A regional chain started sourcing costly Belarusian petrol after promised Russian deliveries failed to arrive, raising fears of lasting shortages and higher prices for civilians.
In the temporarily occupied part of Luhansk region, network operators are trying to compensate for the fuel shortage by using expensive gasoline from Belarus.
This was reported on Telegram by the head of the Luhansk RSA, Oleksiy Kharchenko.
In the so-called ‘LPR,’ it is becoming increasingly difficult to buy gasoline. Local traders complain that the Russians have not yet delivered the fuel for which payment was made back in April – long before the crisis began.
– Oleksiy Kharchenko
According to Kharchenko, to reduce the shortage on the market, one of the Luhansk networks is forced to buy significantly more expensive Belarusian gasoline.
The occupying authorities in Crimea have introduced strict limits on transporting fuel across the Kerch Bridge.
Situation in Luhansk region and fuel imports
Such steps could affect future fuel deliveries to the region and create additional difficulties for residents.