Ukrainians urged to stock up on fuel: is the country threatened with a shortage?

Ukrainians and businesses are advised to build up a certain fuel reserve in advance in case of supply disruptions. At the same time, there is currently no general shortage of gasoline and diesel fuel in Ukraine, and gas stations are operating stably.

This was stated by Serhiy Kuyun, director of the A-95 consulting group. According to him, the main risk for the fuel market remains Russian attacks on the logistics infrastructure, which may lead to temporary problems with the delivery of petroleum products.

Will there be a fuel shortage in Ukraine

Kuyun stressed that currently there is enough fuel on the Ukrainian market, and gas stations continue to operate normally.

However, in the event of damage to transport corridors, local delays in supply may occur. How stable fuel delivery will be in the near future will largely depend on the intensity of Russian attacks on infrastructure.

Who is advised to stock up

The expert recommends having a certain fuel reserve if possible. This applies not only to private car owners, but also to municipalities, industrial enterprises and businesses.

Such a stock may be needed for the period of restoration of damaged routes or organization of alternative supply channels. According to Kuyun, this will also help to avoid panic and mass excitement at gas stations in the event of temporary disruptions.

Russia attacks Ukrainian gas stations

The situation is also affected by Russian attacks on fuel infrastructure. According to the data provided in the material, about 200 gas stations were destroyed in Ukraine as a result of Russian attacks.

In particular, attacks have recently been recorded in the Kyiv region and directly in the capital. On September 11, facilities in the Dnipro and Obolon districts of Kyiv were hit, and on September 15, gas stations in the Holosiivskyi and Darnytskyi districts were damaged.

At the same time, fuel prices in Ukraine continue to rise, and gas stations are adjusting retail prices. At some stations, premium diesel previously reached the psychological mark of 100 hryvnias per liter, after which its price dropped below this level again.

The increase in fuel prices and logistics problems may also affect the price of other goods, since transportation costs are a component of their cost.