US EditionRussia boosts oil exports following Ukrainian strikes on refineries, Reuters reports
Ukrainian strikes have cut about 17% of Russia's refining capacity, causing fuel rationing and price spikes amid peak demand and ongoing Western sanctions, analysts say.
- On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Ukrainian strikes have disabled between 13% and 17% of Russia's refining capacity, causing a daily loss of about 1.1 million barrels .
- Kyiv's military has shifted tactics to deploy Flamingo cruise and upgraded Neptune missiles last month, aiming to weaken Russian armed forces' supplies, cut export revenue, and pressure civilians.
- In the Far East and Crimea, gas stations have run dry with coupon systems and halted sales in the Kurilsky district; wholesale A-95 prices spiked about 50% last week, while local online resale reached 220 rubles per liter.
- Moscow has paused gasoline exports on July 28 and extended restrictions into September, while oil company managers have been summoned to meetings as the US pressures China and India to cut Russian oil imports.
- Sanctions have hindered repair efforts, and inflation nears 9% with the International Monetary Fund recently cutting 2025 growth forecasts; the shortfall may ease by late September as demand subsides and maintenance finishes.
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Russia extends ban on gasoline exports through October
The Russian government has extended its ban on gasoline exports, TASS reported. Full restrictions will remain in place through September 30. Beginning October 1, producers will be allowed to resume exports, while exporters without their own production facilities will regain that right on November 1. The ban had originally been set to expire on August 31. It was first introduced in February for retailers and expanded in July to include producers.…
Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Oil Refineries Have Some Russian Regions Running on Empty
Gas stations have run dry in some regions of Russia after Ukrainian drones struck refineries and other oil infrastructure in recent weeks, with motorists waiting in long lines and officials resorting to rationing or cutting off sales altogether.
COMMENT: Can Russia weather Ukrainian drone attack fuel crisis?
Russia is once again navigating a familiar crisis: surging gasoline prices, empty fuel pumps, and mounting pressure on its domestic supply system. This is not the first time Russia has faced a fuel crisis, but this one is especially bad.
By KATIE MARIE DAVIES Gas stations have run out of fuel in some regions of Russia after Ukrainian drones attacked refineries and other oil infrastructure in recent weeks, causing long lines of drivers at pumps and prompting authorities to ration or suspend fuel sales.
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