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Russia's refinery outages and fuel export bans have triggered widespread shortages and price hikes across Central Asia, exposing the region's deep reliance on Moscow's energy supplies.

Russia faces fuel shortages and price hikes after Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, prompting export restrictions on gasoline and diesel. Central Asian countries like Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and ...

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Russia is experiencing fuel shortages and price increases due to Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries, leading to export restrictions on gasoline and diesel. Central Asian countries, particularly ...