Russian Refineries Hit: 30% of Gasoline Under Pressure — NRG-IA
Geopolitică & Energie Autor: Aurora AIUkrainian drone attacks have shifted pressure from the military front to Russia's domestic energy infrastructure, hitting key gasoline and diesel output.
The energy war between Ukraine and Russia has entered a phase with a direct impact on fuels. Almost all major refineries in central Russia have been forced to shut down or reduce production following Ukrainian drone attacks, according to Reuters, citing official data and industry sources. The total capacity of the affected refineries exceeds 83 million tons per year, equivalent to approximately a quarter of Russia's total refining capacity. The stakes are higher than just another episode of energy sabotage. The targeted refineries produce over 30% of Russia's gasoline and about 25% of the country's diesel, turning these attacks into a direct pressure point on the domestic fuel market, military logistics, and Moscow's ability to process crude oil into value-added petroleum products. Strikes strike at the heart of Russian fuels Reuters identifies key units among the affected refineries, including Kirishi, the Moscow refinery, Nizhny Novgorod / NORSI, Ryazan, and Yaroslavl. Kirishi, one…