Fuel Shortage in Annexed Sevastopol: QR Codes for Fuel Purchases Invalidated

On 10 June, Mikhail Razvozhaev, the governor of Sevastopol appointed by Russia, announced that fuel tankers had not arrived in the city and QR codes issued for fuel purchases had been invalidated. Residents were advised to avoid queuing at petrol stations.

A severe fuel shortage emerged in annexed Sevastopol on 10 June after planned fuel tankers failed to arrive in the city. The situation was reported by Mikhail Razvozhaev, the governor appointed by Russia, who said that petrol tankers were unable to reach the city during the night of 9-10 June.

As a result of the fuel crisis, Sevastopol's administration cancelled the planned distribution of a new batch of QR codes. The codes previously issued to residents were thus invalidated, prompting Razvozhaev to urge residents not to queue at petrol stations, as it would be "pointless" according to him.

Sevastopol has been annexed territory under Russian control since 2014 and has repeatedly experienced supply difficulties during the Ukraine war. The QR code system for fuel purchases indicates that restrictions on fuel distribution have been imposed in the region, a typical situation in areas affected by military conflict.

It remains unclear when new fuel shipments will reach Sevastopol and when QR code distribution will resume.