Fuel sales in Crimea have been halted or restricted, and rationing has been introduced, according to reports from Iran, Qatar and Western outlets. Ukrainian forces have carried out drone strikes and attacks on Russian oil refineries, supply routes and energy infrastructure that serve Crimea, a claim corroborated by sources in India, Iran, Qatar, Russia‑ind, Turkey and the West. The attacks have caused fuel shortages in Crimea, which in turn have led to long queues at petrol stations and transport disruptions in Russia, including Moscow and southern regions, as reported by Indian and Russian‑ind sources. Crimea is also experiencing electricity shortages and blackouts, according to Russian‑ind and Ukrainian outlets.

Russia's fuel output is falling after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, Deutsche Welle reported. Russian‑installed authorities in occupied Crimea announced a state of emergency amid intensified Ukrainian drone attacks, the Kyiv Independent said. The price of AI‑95 gasoline in Crimea rose to between 76 and 81 rubles, Inkorr.com reported. President Vladimir Putin said the fuel shortage continues to affect motorists and businesses, with long queues at petrol stations, according to Hindustan Times. Hindustan Times also reported that diesel export restrictions are under consideration.