What specific tax-related measure did Putin sign to address domestic gasoline shortages?

Putin signed a law amending the Tax Code to permit the blending of straight-run gasoline with other components to produce high-octane motor fuel, and to provide subsidies to gasoline importers—both aimed at stimulating gasoline supplies to the domestic market.

What is the scale and cause of Russia's current gasoline supply crisis, according to the news?

About 90% of Russia’s regions have faced gasoline-supply issues or fuel rationing following Ukrainian attacks on refineries, including strikes deep within Russian territory, prompting authorities to take extraordinary measures to overcome the crisis.

Putin Signs Tax Amendments Aiming to Boost Domestic Fuel Supply

Jul 4, 2026

Russian President Putin signed tax amendments allowing gasoline blending and import subsidies to address domestic fuel shortages. The measures aim to stabilize supply after Ukrainian attacks on refineries caused rationing in 90% of Russia’s regions.

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