Russians line up for irritation at stations | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

“Russians line up for irritation at stations” highlights escalating anger and uncertainty among Russian motorists as Ukrainian strikes have disrupted fuel supply for months. Across the country, many regions have introduced rationing, and drivers face hour-long queues beside roads, often with social media clips showing empty pumps, higher prices, and frustration. The mayor of Irkutsk ordered portable toilets to accommodate people waiting in line. The situation has brought the effects of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine closer to everyday Russians, according to the article, and it prompted a rare acknowledgment from President Vladimir Putin. He said problems persist for both motorists and businesses, adding that queues remain and finding the right petrol grade is sometimes difficult, while describing shortages as “not critical” and “temporary.” An AP count reports more than 50 attacks on oil refineries, depots, terminals, and other infrastructure in Russia and Crimea since late March, including repeated strikes on Tuapse. June crude processing fell 25% year-on-year to 3.95 million barrels per day, while gasoline output dropped 17% to 850,000 barrels per day.