Fuel shortages spread across Russia as queues form at Siberian gas stations.

SHOTLIST NOVOSIBIRSK, SIBERIA, RUSSIA (JULY 4, 2026) (NIGHT SHOTS) 1. VARIOUS OF GAS PUMPS AND DIGITAL COUNTERS AT GAS STATION 2. VARIOUS OF VEHICLES AT GAS STATION 3. VARIOUS OF GAS PUMPS AND DIGITAL COUNTERS 4. WIDE SHOT OF GAS STATION 5. GAS PUMPS (2 SHOTS) 6. WIDE SHOT OF GAS STATION 7. INFLATABLE LION NEXT TO DIGITAL BOARD OUTSIDE GAS STATION 8. VEHICLES IN LONG QUEUE NEAR GAS STATION (2 SHOTS) 9. VARIOUS OF VEHICLES REFUELING AT GAS STATION NOVOSIBIRSK, SIBERIA, RUSSIA - JULY 4: Long queues formed at gas stations in Russia's Siberian region of Novosibirsk until the first light of morning on Saturday, July 4, as fuel shortages continued to spread across the country. Russian authorities have imposed gasoline and diesel sales restrictions in more than 40 regions, citing rising demand and supply disruptions. The government is also considering additional measures, including a possible full ban on diesel exports, to ease pressure on the domestic market. The shortages have deepened since early June, as Ukraine intensified long-range drone and missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Kyiv says the attacks are aimed at reducing Moscow's ability to sustain its war effort. Restrictions vary by region and supplier. In Zabaykalsky Krai, motorists are limited to 15 liters of gasoline per vehicle, while major fuel retailers in Moscow and the surrounding region have capped purchases at 30 liters. Several regions have prioritized fuel supplies for emergency services, public transport, municipalities, agricultural enterprises and other government agencies. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes had contributed to the shortages but said the situation remained under control. "We are currently seeing a certain shortage, but it's not critical," Putin said, adding that damaged energy facilities were being restored quickly.