Babushkin reported the reopening of all Lukoil gas stations in Astrakhan.

Starting today, all Lukoil gas stations in Astrakhan have resumed operations, but a fuel dispensing limit remains in place, the governor reported.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", on October 20, Lukoil gas stations resumed operations in Astrakhan after a long break, but they operated based on fuel availability.

The volume of fuel supplies to the region has been increased, allowing all Lukoil gas stations in Astrakhan to resume operations, reported the governor of Astrakhan region Igor Babushkin.

"The operation of all Lukoil gas stations in the regional center will resume starting today. At the same time, a temporary dispensing limit remains at the gas stations – up to 30 liters per vehicle," Babushkin wrote today on his Telegram channel.

As new batches of fuel arrive, the limit will be increased. The operating schedule of each gas station will be formed daily based on actual fuel reserves and driver demand, the governor reported.

Gazprom network gas stations continue to operate around the clock. The majority of incoming fuel from Lukoil will still be directed to the regions of Astrakhan, where it is also planned to increase the operating hours of gas stations, he added.

Recall that on October 16, Astrakhan drivers surveyed by "Caucasian Knot" doubted that the improvement in the fuel situation would be long-term. By that time, the authorities had already canceled the sale of gasoline based on even and odd vehicle numbers, but some gas stations in Astrakhan remained closed, and some stations lacked certain fuel brands.

Drivers reported that after experiencing a shortage, they continue to fill their tanks and create fuel reserves. Some of them linked the stability of supply to the operation of oil refineries and allowed for the possibility of a repeat fuel crisis.