Krym.Realii reported the information, citing local #LiberateCrimea activists still on the peninsula.One activist said the shortage is directly linked to successful Ukrainian strikes on fuel infrastructure — including the destruction of an oil depot in Hvardiiske and diesel storage sites.“Gasoline’s been gone for days, and now diesel too. Thick smoke has been hanging over Hvardiiske since the explosions — visible even 20 km away. Under these conditions, Aksyonov’s promises to stabilize the situation are unrealistic,” a Crimean activist said.Queues, closures, and poor-quality fuelLocals report long lines at the few functioning gas stations and sharp price hikes. In some areas, fuel is sold “under the counter” or only to regular customers. Russian blogger Aleksandr Sergeev (Gorny), who moved to Koktebel after the annexation, said fuel quality has plummeted.“In Feodosia and nearby towns, you can’t refuel anymore. Gasoline and diesel are of terrible quality — engines run worse, fuel consumption rises, and the ‘check engine’ light keeps coming on. Aksyonov’s promises remain empty; the situation is deteriorating,” he wrote.Russian-installed authorities’ statementsRussian-installed “Crimean head” Sergei Aksyonov claimed the situation was “under control,” promising that from October 20, more stations would be stocked and fuel deliveries coordinated with “federal structures.” His “prime minister,” Yuri Gotsanyuk, added that 130 gas stations were operating and the per-car daily fuel limit was raised from 20 to 30 liters.However, independent reports contradict these claims: fuel remains unavailable at most stations, and in major cities like Simferopol, Sevastopol, and Feodosia, drivers wait hours or pay inflated prices.Causes and consequencesFuel supply problems in occupied Crimea have persisted since summer 2024, worsening after Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on oil depots, transport hubs, and warehouses. Damage to logistics routes from Russia’s Krasnodar region and disruptions to the Kerch Bridge have crippled deliveries.Analysts warn the crisis could halt transport, utilities, and food supplies, as most goods move by road.“Crimea is now facing a classic energy blockade,” said a military analyst. “Precision Ukrainian strikes are forcing Russia to waste resources defending its rear, crippling supply to forces on the southern front.”As a result of an overnight air attack on Sunday, October 19, 2025, explosions and fires broke out at the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant and the Novokuybyshevsk Oil Refinery in Russia’s Samara region.Earlier, on October 3, Ukrainian drones hit the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery, sending thick black smoke into the sky.