Russia's Altai tightens fuel rationing, closes loophole allowing double rations
The Siberian republic of Altai has introduced strict 24-hour fuel rationing for all cars after drivers exploited a midnight reset to get two rations. Authorities closed the loophole this week.
The Altai Republic, located in Siberia, Russia, has tightened fuel rationing measures by imposing a 24-hour fuel limit per vehicle. The new rule replaces the previous system where the limit reset at midnight, allowing drivers to circumvent rationing. Under the old system, each vehicle was allotted a daily fuel quota that renewed at midnight. Some drivers took advantage of this by filling up just before midnight and again immediately after, effectively receiving two rations. This week, the republic's authorities 'shut the window' by switching to a rolling 24-hour clock. This means each vehicle can now refuel only once every 24 hours, counting from the last refueling. The exact cause and extent of the fuel shortage have not been disclosed, but the move indicates growing difficulties in fuel supply in the region.
