Producing Hub Struggles to Shake Off Supply Crisis
Russia's Bashkortostan region is facing severe fuel shortages and rising costs, exacerbated by Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure. Despite being a major refining hub, the region is struggling with logistics and supply chain failures as the government diverts fuel to Moscow.
Why it matters
The fuel crisis illustrates the domestic economic impact of the ongoing war on Russia's internal stability and infrastructure.
Hello and welcome to Regions Calling , your guide to developments from beyond the Russian capital by The Moscow Times.
The article reports on regional economic struggles and government logistics issues using local sources.
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