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Trassa Gas Stations Halted, Heavy Truck Route Blocked

Trassa gas stations in Moscow region shut down, and a key route for heavy trucks is temporarily blocked, affecting logistics and fuel sectors.

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Business conditions in Russia are deteriorating due to disruptions in fuel supply from Trassa gas stations and blocked logistics routes at the Verkhny Lars checkpoint. These issues pose significant challenges for logistics and energy sectors this week.

In this briefing Trassa · PAO EuroTrans · Ministry of Energy of the Moscow Region · Verkhny Lars checkpoint · Rosgranstrou · Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

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  • Logistics
  • Energy

Trassa gas stations in Moscow region shut down

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All Trassa gas stations in the Moscow region have ceased operations, with 53 stations affected, according to Interfax. The owner, PAO EuroTrans, faces potential bankruptcy. The Ministry of Energy of the Moscow region reported that 40 stations have already been sealed, and access for employees has been restricted. The regional government is awaiting a decision from the Russian government regarding the situation.

Impact Fuel suppliers and logistics companies face operational challenges due to the shutdown of Trassa gas stations.

Sources: RG.ru Rossiyskaya Gazeta ↗, Izvestia ↗, RIA ↗, interfax ↗

  • Logistics

Heavy truck traffic halted at Verkhny Lars checkpoint

The movement of heavy trucks through the Verkhny Lars checkpoint at the Russia-Georgia border has been temporarily halted, reports RIA. The Federal State Institution Rosgranstrou confirmed the suspension but did not specify the reason or duration. This checkpoint is a crucial route for freight transport between Russia and Georgia, and its closure could impact logistics and supply chains in the region.

Impact Freight companies and logistics operators face delays and increased costs due to the closure of the Verkhny Lars checkpoint.

Sources: RIA ↗

  • Energy

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power

Two power stations at Enerhodar, about 50 km from Zaporozhye in Ukraine, viewed from across the Kakhovka Reservoir on the river Dnieper. Pho
Two power stations at Enerhodar, about 50 km from Zaporozhye in Ukraine, viewed from across the Kakhovka Reservoir on the river Dnieper. Pho — Ralf1969, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has lost its external power supply and is now relying on backup diesel generators, according to Lenta.ru. The plant's reliance on diesel generators raises concerns about the stability of power supply in the region, as these generators are typically a temporary solution.

Impact Energy suppliers and regional power grids face increased risk and operational challenges due to the power supply instability at Zaporizhzhia.

Sources: rambler Novosti ↗, Lenta.ru ↗

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