Abu Ali Express reports that Russia has banned diesel exports and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced Russia will begin importing fuel from other countries this month, as the Ukrainian strategy of striking Russian oil refineries yields results.
Russia has banned diesel exports and announced it will begin importing fuel from other countries this month, according to reports. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the measures reflect the impact of Ukraine's ongoing campaign of strikes against Russian oil refineries.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on the growing fuel crisis in Russia as a result of Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on energy infrastructure. Over the past month, restrictions on fuel sales were imposed in Crimea and several other regions, and the Omsk refinery — the country's largest — was shut down following a Ukrainian drone strike. Russia has also permitted refineries to lower fuel quality standards in an effort to maintain supply.
The announcement marks a significant escalation of the economic toll of the war on Russia's energy sector. The details of the planned imports — including quantities and supplier countries — have not yet been disclosed.
2 developments
- DevelopingRussia imposes fuel sale restrictions in several regions amid supply disruptions
- DevelopingRussia imposes fuel sale ban for civilians across Crimea
- DevelopingRussia says Ukrainian airstrikes on energy facilities cause temporary fuel supply difficulties in south
- DevelopingNumerous Russian regions impose broad fuel sale restrictions on civilians
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