Russia admits new petrol shortages amid ongoing long-range Ukrainian strikes

Russian authorities acknowledged on Friday that some regions face new petrol shortages, as Ukraine steps up attacks on the country's oil refineries.

Ukraine has been targeting Russia's energy sites with drones and missiles for months, hoping to hit a vital source of revenue for the Russian army.

Russia has shut down one major refinery at Orsk, around 1,300 kilometres from the front line, for six months after it was attacked this week.

"The situation remains tense in several regions of the country regarding fuel supplies to service stations," the government said in a social media post.

Oil companies are "taking the necessary measures to increase deliveries to the most vulnerable regions," according to the statement.

It said a government meeting had been held on the shortages and the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for energy, Alexander Novak, has ordered that fuel prices be monitored.

Companies and car drivers have suffered repeat shortages in recent months because of the conflict.