Ukraine drone strikes on Russian refineries deepen fuel crisis as Moscow weighs full diesel export ban
Ukraine's escalating drone strikes have taken multiple Russian refineries offline, forcing the Kremlin to acknowledge a domestic fuel crisis, draw down reserves, and consider a full diesel export ban. The disruption is a verifiable hit to refined-product supply and logistics, tightening regional balances into peak summer demand and the harvest season. Markets may reprice near-term crack spreads and refined-product availability, with spillover to crude differentials and freight.
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Ukraine has continued drone strikes on Russian refining facilities, including Moscow’s Kapotnya refinery, which is not expected to return to production before 2027, as well as the Slavyansk and Yaroslavl refineries. Russia’s government has acknowledged a fuel shortage, begun drawing on reserves and said it is considering a full ban on diesel exports. In Moscow, motorists have faced queues at some petrol stations and shortages of certain gasoline grades, while ensuring fuel supplies for agriculture has been set as a priority. The disruptions are described as a tangible, verifiable shock to the global refined-products supply chain.