Russian drivers are facing waits of several hours at petrol stations, with fuel shortages adding to the visible effects of the war on everyday life. The disruption is being reported as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
The queues have created practical difficulties for motorists, who are having to spend extended periods waiting to refuel. The supplied information does not specify the scale of the shortages, how widely they are affecting Russia or what has caused them.
The timing places the fuel problems alongside a national celebration intended to show patriotism. The contrast illustrates how signs of continued public support for Russia coexist with growing pressures linked to the war.
No official explanation, response or timetable for an improvement in fuel supplies is provided. The latest known situation is that drivers continue to face lengthy queues while Moscow prepares for Russian Flag Day.
