Russia's petrol crisis and what it means for Ukraine

RTE Saturday 18th July 2026, 6:01AM 1 min read 6 hours ago

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil depots and refineries in recent weeks have caused petrol shortages in many Russian regions, forcing drivers to queue for hours to refill their cars.

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