SEVASTOPOL (Realist English). On 8 August, the number of filling stations with free fuel sales in Sevastopol will rise to 13. Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev announced that from 10:00, all major grades — AI‑92, AI‑95 Ultra, Diesel Ultra and AI‑100 — will be available at these A‑TAN network stations.
At the same time, the previous restrictions remain: no more than 20 litres per vehicle and a ban on filling canisters.
Chronology of the shortage: from late May to early August
The fuel crisis in Sevastopol has been ongoing since late May. On 22 May, due to logistics disruptions, a limit of 20 litres per person was introduced.
From 29 May, similar measures were extended to Crimea. On 4 June, free sales were completely suspended, and fuel was only released via coupons, and later via QR codes at selected stations.
The beginning of August brought the first signs of normalisation:
- 3–4 August — free sales of all fuel types were restored at all A‑TAN and TES stations.
- 6 August (Thursday) — free sales opened at 7 A‑TAN stations.
- 7 August (Friday) — the number of such stations grew to 10.
- 8 August (Saturday) — it will reach 13.
Where to buy fuel on 8 August
The official list of 13 stations for Saturday has not yet been published. However, according to data as of 6 August, free sales were in effect at seven stations:
| Station | Address | Available Grades |
| No. 60 | Kachinskoye Highway, 2 | AI‑95 Ultra, AI‑92, Diesel Ultra |
| No. 65 | Rudneva St., 44 | AI‑95 Ultra, Diesel Ultra |
| No. 69 | General Melnik St., 148 | AI‑95 Ultra, AI‑92, Diesel Ultra, Diesel |
| No. 81 | Khrustaleva St., 62 | AI‑92 |
| No. 82 | Kamyshovoye Highway, 7v | Diesel |
| No. 84 | Stoletovsky Ave., 5 | AI‑92 |
| No. 161 | Goncharnoye, Drygina St., 16 | AI‑92 |
The list is expected to expand on Saturday with additional stations — authorities have promised to publish the full list on the morning of 8 August.
Restrictions remain: QR codes and limits
Despite the expansion of free sales, the shortage has not yet been overcome. As the governor noted, supplies at each station are limited, and demand remains abnormally high. Therefore, the following remain in place:
- 20‑litre limit per vehicle;
- ban on filling canisters;
- QR code system for budget grades (also with a 20‑litre limit).
Premium grades (AI‑95 Ultra, AI‑100) will be available without restrictions. The QR code chatbot has also been simplified — vehicle licence plate numbers can now be entered in advance, before the code issuance starts, to reduce the load.
Regional context: electricity and prices
The fuel crisis in Sevastopol is unfolding alongside serious power outages in Crimea. On 7 August, Alushta was completely blacked out due to a major failure on the Krymenergo grid.
Authorities have promised to bring the price of AI‑95 and diesel below 100 roubles per litre by the end of August and stabilise supplies.
The local fuel market is served by two private operators — the TES and A‑TAN networks. TES stations have not yet introduced free sales, operating exclusively under the QR code system.
Strengths and pressure points
A positive signal — the expansion of free sales to 13 stations — indicates a gradual restoration of logistics chains. However, the retention of tight limits and the ban on canisters show that the resource base remains constrained.
The key problem is panic demand, which instantly “eats up” incoming fuel. Authorities are relying on QR code administration and the phased expansion of the station network.
Whether this will be enough to fully lift restrictions in the coming weeks remains an open question. For Sevastopol motorists, the most important reference point remains the station list for 8 August and the stability of supplies in the following days.
