Russian oil refineries

Moscow extends ban on diesel exports for fuel producers until end of October

Russia has extended its ban on diesel exports for fuel producers until the end of October, Reuters reported on September 30.

30 September, 11:29 AM

Ukrainian veteran Dykyi: Kyiv must never stop striking Russian refineries, regardless of Trump

Ukraine must never, under any circumstances, agree to the demand from U.S. President Donald Trump to stop striking Russian oil refineries, Yevhen Dykyi, a veteran of the Russo-Ukrainian war and former company commander in the Aidar Battalion, said in an interview with Radio NV on Sept. 22.

23 September, 05:50 AM

What Zelenskyy should do about Trump’s demand to halt strikes on Russian refineries — political analyst

Political analyst Leonid Shvets told Radio NV what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should do in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries.

23 September, 04:06 AM

Trump to press Zelenskyy in New York to spare Russian refineries — The Guardian

Fixated on trying to bring surging diesel prices down before midterm elections, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacking Russian oil refineries, The Guardian reported on Sept. 21.

22 September, 12:24 AM

Ukraine still open to energy truce, Zelenskyy tells Trump

Ukraine is prepared to halt all strikes on Russian oil refineries and other energy infrastructure if Moscow agrees to reciprocate, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 21.

21 September, 08:31 PM

Trump scapegoats Kyiv over diesel fuel costs while pressing for peace deal — Politico

U.S. President Donald Trump is using Ukraine as a scapegoat for surging diesel fuel prices rather than his conflict with Iran, Politico reported on Sept. 13.

14 September, 12:11 PM

Ukraine hits Ryazan refinery units accounting for over 77% of crude capacity

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Ryazan oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, hit the refinery’s largest primary crude-processing units, Ukrainian defense technology company Fire Point reported on Sept. 6.

6 September, 10:54 PM

Second wave of fuel crisis hits Russia with long lines and tighter sales limits — NV analysis

Drawing on Russian sources and Western analysts, NV assessed how effective and significant Ukraine’s August drone strikes on Russian oil refineries were and what their long-term impact could be.

5 September, 11:16 PM

Bessent blames U.S. gas prices on Ukraine

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are driving up global energy prices, eventually reflecting on the cost of U.S. gasoline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sept. 2.

2 September, 07:58 PM

Russian regions reintroduce rationing after renewed Ukrainian refinery strikes

Several Russian regions are again facing fuel shortages after Ukraine resumed near-daily attacks on oil refineries across the country, Bloomberg reported on Aug, 14.

15 August, 11:35 AM

Ukraine warns Russia will reap consequences of renewed winter energy strikes

Ukraine’s Armed Forces answered a Russian threat to freeze the country this winter by pointing to fires at Russian oil refineries.

14 August, 04:24 PM

Fights break out at gas station queues in Moscow as Russia’s fuel crisis deepens

Fights broke out between drivers waiting in hours-long queues at gas stations in Moscow as Russian authorities face a deepening domestic fuel crisis, independent monitoring channels reported on August 14.

14 August, 09:28 AM

Russia imports gasoline from India amid refinery strikes

Russia has begun importing gasoline from countries as far away as India, as Ukrainian strikes on its oil refineries cause severe local fuel shortages, according to a Bloomberg report on Aug. 12, citing data from the shipping analytics firm Kpler.

12 August, 12:05 PM

Russia rolls back jet fuel quality standards after drone strikes cripple refineries

Russia is lowering aviation jet fuel quality standards to boost production after Ukrainian drone strikes crippled key oil refineries, The Moscow Times reported on August 7.

7 August, 01:36 PM

Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries up to 1,300 km behind front lines - video

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two Russian oil refineries and drone control assets on Aug. 5 and overnight on Aug. 6, AFU General Staff reported.

6 August, 12:57 PM

Ukrainian drone strikes deepen Russian fuel shortage as 322 gas stations close

A total of 322 gas stations in Russia have closed or gone offline for repairs since the start of 2026, up 70% from the same period last year, Enkorr reported, citing Russian media.

5 August, 06:33 PM

Ukrainian strikes drive Russian oil refining to lowest level since 2002

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil facilities drove the country’s refinery throughput down to 3.6 million barrels a day in July, its lowest level since May 2002, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 3.

4 August, 10:19 AM

SBU drones strike three Russian refineries nearly 1,000 miles from Ukraine

Long-range drones operated by Ukraine’s SBU Security Service struck infrastructure at three oil refineries in Ufa, Russia, on Aug. 1, the agency reported.

1 August, 04:04 PM

Russia plans to refine oil in Kazakhstan to ease fuel shortage

Kazakhstan is negotiating with Russia to refine Russian oil at its refineries, with the resulting products to be sold domestically and partly shipped back to Russia, Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry told Reuters on July 30.

30 July, 07:05 PM

Drone attack ignites Tyumen oil refinery deep inside Russian territory

A drone attack sparked a fire at the Tyumen oil refinery on July 25, regional governor Alexander Moor said.

25 July, 12:58 PM

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