- Jul 26
Russia extends gasoline export ban to end of year as Siberian shortages bite
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the gasoline export ban will run through December, while a diesel export ban will be lifted once the market recovers, as Ukrainian drone attacks continue to disrupt refining capacity.
- Jul 10
Russian petrol output covers just 65% of demand after Ukrainian drone strikes cripple refineries
Widespread drone attacks have knocked out major refineries, forcing Moscow to ban fuel exports and import petrol from Belarus and India while Cossack militias manage chaos at filling stations.
- Jul 9
Russia bans diesel exports and plans fuel imports as Ukrainian drone strikes deepen energy crisis
Moscow imposed an immediate ban on diesel exports until July 31 and announced plans to import fuel, as sustained Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries cause acute shortages and price spikes.
- Jul 2
Russia begins importing gasoline from India as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple domestic refining, triggering shortages across the country
Moscow has turned to seaborne gasoline imports from India after a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks knocked out nearly 30% of its refining capacity, causing acute fuel shortages, rationing at stations, and mounting public anger.
