Irkutsk explores direct fuel supply from Kuzbass refinery amid regional fuel crisis

Irkutsk Region is considering direct fuel deliveries from the Yaysk Oil Refinery in Kemerovo Region to alleviate persistent fuel shortages, as a heightened readiness regime and sales restrictions remain in place. The move follows a federal fuel operations meeting chaired by Deputy PM Novak, indicating central coordination. This signals ongoing regional fuel supply stress in Russia, with potential implications for domestic energy logistics and pricing.