The ongoing drone operations by Ukraine targeting Russian energy assets have resulted in what experts describe as the most severe fuel crisis in Russia in decades. Following the attack on Gazprom's oil refinery in Moscow, fuel and diesel availability at St. Petersburg service stations has been restricted to between 20 and 100 litres per vehicle, with similar limitations extending to adjacent areas. Revenue from oil exports, which serves as Russia's main source of funding for its military efforts, is on the decline. In a notable contrast, the United States has experienced a surge of approximately $50 billion in oil export income since the onset of the disruptions between Iran and Russia, with five states in the US emerging as the primary gainers from this shift in the global energy landscape.
