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After continuous drone attacks on oil refineries in Ukraine, the situation of gasoline shortages in Russia is worsening. At least two-thirds of the country has implemented fuel rationing or faced supply interruptions. From regions bordering Ukraine to the Russian Far East, local governors are forced to restrict gasoline sales at gas stations almost every day and attempt to contain panic buying. The extent of supply interruptions varies throughout the country, but overall it is worsening, and if drone attacks continue to increase, the situation may deteriorate further. Kyiv has been targeting the oil processing industry in recent months to weaken fuel supply and bring "war back to Russian territory." This has led to several major refineries shutting down, causing retail gasoline prices to rise and even prompting Russia to ban the export of aviation fuel. The inflation impact may also raise further concerns for the Central Bank. The governor of Irkutsk Oblast stated on Monday that they are individually determining fuel supply for each consumer, prioritizing emergency services, public transportation, and agriculture. He said that these supply interruptions are occurring nationwide.