A fifth of Russian refining sits idle, and the sector’s earnings still grew
The money is being made on prices and state compensation rather than on the volumes the front line actually needs.
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Ukraine’s refinery strikes push Russia’s fuel crisis into Central Asia
Gasoline prices rose 10–13% in the most exposed markets, a Kazakh economist estimated, as governments sought other suppliers.
ISW: Ukraine’s October strike left Feodosiia oil terminal crippled — Russia may never repair it
Satellite imagery shows wrecked fuel tanks at the Feodosiia depot in occupied Crimea, following sustained Ukrainian attacks that leave Russia’s repair options in doubt.
Two refineries, one night: Ukraine hits Russian oil facilities in Saratov and Nizhny Novgorod oblasts
Ukraine continues its deep‑strike campaign, using drones to hit Russia’s key oil processing facilities and disrupt its war logistics.
FT: American intelligence helped Ukraine attack over a dozen key Russian oil refineries since midsummer
The support allegedly allowed Ukrainian drones to bypass Russian air defenses and damage more than 1mn barrels of daily refining capacity.
ISW: Putin admits Ukraine is striking refineries but claims it “won’t help”
Gasoline shortages and surging prices hit Russia as Ukrainian attacks target vital oil infrastructure across vast distances.
Russian gas stations are shutting down across 10 regions—but Moscow blames vacation season, not Ukrainian drones
Russian officials deflect from strike campaign impact as fuel union reveals weeks-long delivery failures, ISW says.
Ukraine knocks out 17% of Russia’s oil capacity — and that’s just this month, Reuters says
Moscow’s energy security unravels as Ukraine escalates long-range attacks on its most vulnerable assets.
Amid war, Russia shuts down gasoline exports — producers hit for the first time
The ban takes effect 29 July and could be extended into September.