US EditionRussian Fuel Prices Surge After Ukraine Hits Refineries
- Russian fuel prices have hit historic highs due to drone strikes on major refineries, according to the Moscow Times.
- The cost of Ai-92 gasoline reached 71,500 rubles , while Ai-95 jumped to 80,430 rubles , marking significant increases this year.
- Attacks on oil refineries have accounted for a substantial percentage of attacks in 2025, significantly impacting Russia's economy and military operations.
- Russia's Energy Ministry claimed that the situation is under control, yet local reports indicate a major gasoline shortage at filling stations.
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In Russia, a severe fuel crisis leads to empty fuel pumps and miles of car snakes. The triggers are Ukrainian attacks.
Ukraine tries to hit the Russian economy with drone attacks on oil refineries. The effects remained manageable for a long time - until now. After numerous attacks in August, production capacity decreases noticeably. Petrol becomes a luxury product and disappears at many gas stations.
Some Russian regions and parts of Russia-occupied Ukraine are reporting gasoline shortages. The fuel supply problems come at a time of seasonal demand growth and increased Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. Russia banned exports of the commodity abroad in late July in an effort to prevent shortages on its domestic market. Some traders warn that an embargo on gasoline exports alone will not solve the fuel shortage problems. They point out t…
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