Ukraine’s drone attacks have forced the Saratov oil refinery to halt operations, deepening Russia’s fuel shortage and prompting regional sales restrictions.
Gasoline prices in annexed Crimea surged 78.4% in early July amid Russia’s fuel shortages, export bans, and increased imports, signaling severe supply challenges.
Cuba suffers a nationwide blackout amid severe fuel shortages and US sanctions, prompting urgent energy reforms and highlighting geopolitical tensions.
Russia allows production and sale of Euro-3 gasoline and diesel until end of 2026 to ease fuel shortages caused by attacks on refineries, excluding exports to EAEU states.
In June 2024, Russia reduced drone and missile attacks on Ukraine amid potential supply and production challenges, while Ukraine intensified strikes on Russian fuel and defense infrastructure.
The US has expanded sanctions on Cuban President DÃaz-Canel and Castro family members amid worsening bilateral tensions and Cuba’s deepening economic crisis.