Russia is confronting a nationwide gasoline shortage that has prompted record imports of about 141K tons in June and emergency rationing in more than 50 regions, officials and Vedomosti report.The shortfall follows sustained Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, terminals and logistics nodes that have cut refinery output and left gasoline production roughly 20% below domestic demand, analysts say.President
Vladimir Putin acknowledges the shortages and vows to strengthen
air defenses and accelerate imports from
India, while regional governors warn long lines, black-market reselling and economic strain could worsen if attacks continue.