Ukrainian Strikes Knock Out Over 20 Percent of Russia's Refining Capacity

Ukrainian drone strikes have forced fuel rationing and sales restrictions across large parts of Russia, OilPrice.com reported. Analysts estimate that more than 20 percent of Russia's oil refining capacity has been knocked offline. Russia is facing its worst nationwide fuel shortages in years.

At least 17 regions are imposing mandatory restrictions on gasoline and diesel sales, while dozens of other regions report shortages or limits imposed by private fuel companies. The Kapotnya refinery, the largest fuel supplier to the Moscow region, was hit twice this month. Unnamed officials told Reuters the plant will remain offline until at least the end of 2026.

com. In nearly two dozen additional regions, shortages have been reported by local news outlets or on social media platforms. The governor of Crimea announced a total halt in gasoline sales last week.

More than two dozen Ukrainian strikes have targeted Russian refineries since March, including eight of the country’s 10 biggest refineries. The International Energy Agency stated that this level of disruption is unprecedented in the history of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The five Ukrainian regions that Russia has fully or partially occupied are also facing major shortages.