In Russia, at some gas stations, officials are being given gasoline without waiting in line.

Reports have spread that at some gas stations in Russia's Saratov, Krasnodar, Chelyabinsk, and Volgograd regions, gasoline is being sold to civil servants out of turn or under a special procedure, Meduza reported.

 

In particular, it is said that at one of the "Rosneft" gas stations in Saratov, gasoline is being pumped only into service vehicles. Along with emergency service workers, employees of the district administration, the State Services Center, and "Russian Post" have also taken advantage of this privilege. Additionally, one customer was served simply after saying "Government."

 

Journalists note that at this gas station, no documents are required from customers. At the same time, a general restriction applies here as well — no more than 30 liters of gasoline per day per vehicle.

 

In Krasnodar, videos released by city council deputy Alexander Safronov show that at some "Rosneft" gas stations, gasoline is being sold only to civil servants who present their service ID.

 

Furthermore, it has been reported that at one of the gas stations on the Chelyabinsk–Yekaterinburg highway, regular customers are being told there is no gasoline, but sales to civil servants continue.

 

At one of the "Gazprom" gas stations in Volgograd, it was reported that gasoline was sold only to holders of special fuel cards. Although any citizen can obtain such a card, it is said to be used mainly by emergency service workers and local administration employees.

 

It is noted that in recent weeks, Russia has been experiencing a fuel shortage following Ukrainian drone attacks on oil infrastructure. In many regions of the country, restrictions on gasoline sales have been introduced, and drivers are forced to stand in long queues for refueling.

 

At the same time, the Russian government insists that the gasoline shortage on the country's domestic market is not severe.