Russian petroleum product production fell nearly 22% in June 2026 amid refinery disruptions and supply constraints, despite partial market stabilization claims.
Ukraine’s drone attacks have forced the Saratov oil refinery to halt operations, deepening Russia’s fuel shortage and prompting regional sales restrictions.
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.
Russian regions impose fuel purchase limits due to supply disruptions from Ukrainian drone attacks on oil infrastructure, affecting over 50 regions nationwide.
Russia plans to limit diesel and aviation kerosene exports temporarily amid refinery disruptions caused by repeated drone attacks, aiming to stabilize the domestic fuel market.