Kremlin blames petrol station owners for high fuel prices, citing "cartel conspiracy"

Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and energy infrastructure have driven up fuel prices across Russia. The Kremlin has announced fuel deliveries to the most affected regions while simultaneously blaming petrol station owners for an alleged "cartel conspiracy" behind the high pump prices. Analysts point to the refinery damage as the primary cause of the fuel crisis.

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