Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports
Summary
Russia is facing serious fuel shortages after Ukraine’s drone attacks damaged its oil refineries. To cope, Russia is buying gasoline from countries like Turkey and India and processing oil in Kazakhstan, but the crisis is worsening with more fuel rationing inside the country.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s drone strikes have targeted Russian oil refineries, reducing Russia’s fuel production.
- Russia bought 200,000 barrels of gasoline from Turkey, shipped through a sanctioned tanker.
- Russia imported about 1 million barrels of fuel this summer via Egypt and India.
- A new deal allows Russian crude oil to be processed at a refinery in Kazakhstan, with most fuel sent back to Russia.
- Fuel imports from Belarus to Russia increased dramatically in June compared to last year.
- Several Russian regions have tightened gasoline sales due to shortages.
- Ukraine carried out 18 attacks on Russian refineries in August, matching July’s record.
- Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister says the fuel situation is changing daily and being closely monitored by government officials.
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