Moscow, Aug. 18 (Petra) -- Russian authorities on Tuesday reimposed restrictions on the sale and consumption of fuel in 10 southern regions after easing the measures in July, as a shortage of diesel and gasoline worsened in local markets.

The Russian government said in a statement that the restrictions were imposed in southern regions due to a fuel shortage caused by disruptions at several oil refineries. It said fuel supplies to petrol stations remained difficult in several areas.

//Petra// AF