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Russia is weighing a blanket ban on diesel exports to calm a domestic fuel market strained by Ukrainian drone strikes and refinery disruptions, as regional rationing grows and the government considers distribution changes and potential Asia fuel imports to cover peak travel and farming seasons.
Ukrainian drone strikes in the Rostov region of Russia resulted in at least three deaths, including two sailors on a cargo ship, marking the first drone-related death in Rostov since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia's defenses reported shooting down multiple Ukrainian drones, as both sides escalate attacks on each other's infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
The ISW reports intensified Russian offensive operations around Pokrovsk, Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces conducting a heliborne assault and striking Russian infrastructure, amid ongoing drone warfare, reconnaissance, and security crackdowns in Russia and Europe.
The Belgorod region in Russia is experiencing increased drone attacks from Ukraine, leading to blackouts, power outages, and heightened anxiety among residents, as Ukraine retaliates against Russian strikes and targets energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
Russia plans to partially ban diesel exports until the end of 2025 and extend gasoline export restrictions amid Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which have reduced Russian oil refining capacity and caused fuel shortages across the country.
The fuel supply crisis in occupied Crimea has worsened, with half of the gas stations halting sales due to supply disruptions, exacerbated by Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. Russia has extended its export ban on gasoline and diesel to manage shortages amid ongoing tensions and economic struggles.
Russia is experiencing severe gas shortages and rising fuel prices, with black market prices reaching up to $9 per gallon, due to Ukrainian drone strikes damaging key oil refineries, which are increasingly difficult to repair and protect amid ongoing conflict.
Russia is experiencing a gasoline shortage exacerbated by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which have damaged multiple facilities and increased domestic fuel prices. Despite these disruptions, Russia's large fuel reserves, surplus diesel production, and the ability to import fuel help mitigate a full-scale crisis, though the situation remains challenging and could worsen if attacks continue or escalate.
U.S. sanctions have hindered Russian efforts to repair refineries, as Lukoil's largest refinery struggles to fix a broken gasoline unit due to the withdrawal of American company UOP, resulting in a 40% cut in gasoline production. Ukrainian drone attacks have also damaged dozens of Russian plants, exacerbating the industry's challenges. Western companies like UOP and ABB have historically supplied technology and software to Russian refineries, but have ceased operations in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The situation has led to potential fuel shortages and significant financial losses for Russian oil firms.
Crude oil prices continue to rise in Asian trade, driven by supply concerns and bullish sentiment following an IEA report forecasting a swing into deficit and higher demand growth. Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries have added a risk premium to crude prices, while geopolitical tensions between Israel and Hamas further contribute to market uncertainty. Traders are also keeping an eye on the upcoming Fed meeting and the start of CERAWeek in Houston.