The problems caused by the fuel shortage in Russia have also affected Abkhazia. According to local residents, fuel prices in the districts of Abkhazia bordering Russia have increased by more than 10 per cent. Although there is currently no fuel shortage in occupied Abkhazia, the rise in prices indicates that the crisis in Russia is also having an impact there.

According to Caucasian Knot, problems related to fuel supplies in Russia have persisted for more than a month. There are long queues at petrol stations, and limits have been imposed on the amount of petrol that can be purchased. The situation in Russia has worsened against the backdrop of drone attacks on oil refineries, which have disrupted fuel production and logistics chains. These problems are gradually spreading to regions that are heavily dependent on Russian fuel.

In the case of Abkhazia, the situation remains under control for the time being. No fuel shortages or queues have been reported at petrol stations in the de facto republic, although prices are rising, particularly in districts located close to the Russian border.

The de facto Ministry of Energy of Abkhazia has not provided an official explanation for the increase in fuel prices. However, if the fuel shortage and supply disruptions in Russia continue, pressure on the Abkhaz market is expected to increase, and price rises are unlikely to remain confined to the border districts.