Chukotsnab pauses AI-95 sales until navigation begins in 2023

The Chukotsnab company has temporarily halted the sale of AI-95 gasoline to residents of Chukotka, with officials signaling that fuel distribution will resume only when navigation begins again. This update was reported by TASS based on a formal company statement, which noted that navigation is expected to commence in June 2023. The pause reflects a specific set of logistical challenges tied to seasonal transport windows, a reality that often governs remote Arctic regions where supply chains hinge on ice conditions, port readiness, and vessel scheduling. In practical terms, the suspension means residents in the region must adjust to a gap in a fuel product that is widely used for private vehicles, emergency services, and essential transportation throughout the remote districts.