Russia Brings In Gas Restrictions After Ukraine Strikes
Summary
Russia imposed fuel-sale restrictions in at least eight regions after a Ukrainian drone struck the Kirishi oil refinery in Leningrad region, where the governor reported a fire. The limits come as Ukraine continues attacks on Russian oil facilities and as Moscow and Kyiv prepare for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks.Key Facts
- Leningrad regional Governor Aleksander Drozdenko said a Ukrainian drone hit the Kirishi refinery and caused a fire.
- In Leningrad region, motorists face limits of 30 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of diesel per purchase, according to Drozdenko.
- Russian media reported fuel-sale restrictions at Rosneft stations in Karelia, Krasnoyarsk, Zabaykalsky, Arkhangelsk, Penza, Novosibirsk and Buryatia.
- The Kirishi refinery is operated by Surgutneftegaz and has an estimated capacity of up to 400,000 barrels of oil per day, according to U.S. energy officials cited in the article.
- Ukraine says its strikes on Russian oil facilities respond to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- Ukraine has claimed it put 15 of Russia's 38 main refineries out of operation and made another dozen reduce production.
- Trackers cited in the article show Ukraine hit at least 29 Russian oil refineries in 2026.
- Russia's diesel export ban is set to remain in place until the end of 2026, though some companies may be exempt under a deal with the United States, Reuters reported.
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