OKKO explained the 100 liter limit: where the information comes from and whom it actually affects

The OKKO filling station network has denied reports of a 100-liter limit for refueling vehicles. The restriction does exist, but it only applies to dispensing fuel into canisters.

Information about the limits circulated on August 2 in Ukrainian media and Telegram channels. The publications claimed that several fuel station operators had begun selling no more than 50–100 liters of diesel fuel to a single customer, and at certain OKKO stations there is supposedly a limit of 100 liters.

The company stated that drivers can refuel their vehicles without the mentioned limit.

"There are no restrictions on refueling vehicles. The 100-liter limit applies exclusively to fuel dispensing into canisters and does not extend to vehicle refueling," reads the OKKO statement.

Where the information about the restrictions came from

The limits were initially reported by the publication Delo.ua, citing sources in the fuel market and an independent expert. According to the publication, the restrictions could have been introduced by some operators primarily at highway filling stations, where diesel is bought in large quantities by truck drivers and other major consumers.

Market participants attributed the possible restrictions to a shrinking difference between wholesale and retail prices. This has made it more advantageous for some buyers to purchase large volumes directly at filling stations, which could deplete individual stations' reserves more quickly.

Supply is also pressured by limited fuel availability in Europe, logistical problems, and low water levels on the Danube, which complicates river transport. At the same time, diesel prices in Ukraine continue to rise.

Nevertheless, the OKKO statement means that the information about a limit for regular vehicle refueling at these stations has not been confirmed. The 100-liter restriction applies only to fuel purchases into portable containers.

However, OKKO's denial does not rule out that certain restrictions may be in place at other operators or specific filling stations. Before purchasing a large volume of fuel, drivers and companies should clarify the conditions directly at their chosen station.

Based on materials from: RBC-Ukraine, Delo.ua, Minfin