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Huge aerial images have been released of an 11-mile line of cars stretching outside a petrol station in Russia, highlighting the national shortage of petrol. The video, shot by a drone, has come as a surprise and has raised concerns globally regarding Russia's energy supply.

People have been waiting for hours at gas stations, which have been known to have long queues in a number of Russian regions. The past lack is attributed to several factors, such as planned refinery maintenance programs, new orders from the military, and logistical difficulties.

Citizens have voiced worry over the situation, while some reportedly froze and did panic, and fuel prices reportedly soared. Russian authorities have been minimizing the problem, saying it is superficial and temporary. The aerial video, however, is different, and it tells of the scale of the problem in a clear, stark way through the power of imagery captured by a drone.

The clip has gone viral globally, and people are considering the percentage of reality in Russia's economy and infrastructure.