#Refineries

Zelenskyy Outlines Three U.S. Options to Halt Strikes on Russian Refineries

Politics 10/25/2026, 22:14

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine offered the US three options to stop refinery strikes, including an energy truce, Starlink over Russia, or Patriot missiles, but none were implemented.

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Trump’s Team Discusses Donbas 'Very Delicately': Insider Reveals US Position in Peace Talks

Politics 10/21/2026, 15:06

An insider revealed that Trump's team discusses Donbas 'very delicately' and makes no direct demands regarding territories, yet persistently asks Kyiv to halt strikes on Russian refineries, citing rising diesel prices.

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Trump Freezes Russia Sanctions for Peace Talks and Accuses Zelenskyy of Dragging Out the War

Politics 10/18/2026, 23:58

Trump issued a decree to freeze Russia sanctions, stating it would preserve peace talks, and accused Zelenskyy of delaying the war. Kyiv called the US steps a push toward capitulation.

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Head of RSPP admits: Russia cannot provide air defense for all major industrial facilities

Politics 10/17/2026, 22:05

RSPP Head Alexander Shokhin stated that Russia is unable to provide air defense for all major industrial facilities due to their size. In September, five refineries stopped operating due to drone strikes.

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The "Bottleneck" Behind the Diesel Fuel Boom

Economy 10/03/2026, 13:56

G7 countries agreed to release 100m barrels of oil and fuel from reserves to combat the diesel crisis, exposing the vulnerability of global refining.

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Russia's Second Wave of the Fuel Crisis: AI-92 and AI-95 Gasoline Hit Record Prices

Economy 09/18/2026, 23:55

In the second wave of Russia's fuel crisis, the average price of AI-92 gasoline reached a record 74.60 rubles by September 14, and AI-95 — 80.78 rubles per liter. The shortage is felt most acutely in Saint Petersburg, where a 30-liter limit per refueling has been introduced.

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30-liter refueling limit: how Leningrad Oblast is trying to hold the fuel market

Economy 09/16/2026, 14:36

Leningrad Oblast is introducing a temporary refueling limit — no more than 30 liters at a time, until October 1. The measure was adopted against the backdrop of a fuel shortage, the closure of some gas stations, and the disablement of the KINEF refinery.

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Trump said he asked Zelensky to stop strikes on Russian refineries due to rising fuel prices

Politics 09/14/2026, 02:50

Trump said he asked Zelensky to stop strikes on Russian refineries, linking them to rising diesel prices. He also commented on the transfer of Patriot systems and the role of special envoys in the negotiations.

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Ukrainian forces strike two major refineries deep in the Russian rear — 'Slavyansk' and 'TANECO'

Politics 09/13/2026, 17:35

On the night of September 13, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Defense Forces struck the "Slavyansk" refinery in Krasnodar Krai and "TANECO" in Tatarstan, where fires broke out, as well as a drone site in Millerovo.

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Fuel crisis in aviation: aircraft refueling restricted at 26 Russian airports

Economy 09/10/2026, 19:33

Refueling restrictions have been introduced at 26 Russian airports amid an aviation fuel shortage following strikes on refineries. The limits are in effect for one to seven months, with the situation most critical in the south.

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Putin Admits at VEF-2026 That Russia Was Unprepared for Ukrainian Strikes on Refineries and Urges Russians to Get Used to Gasoline Shortages

Politics 09/03/2026, 19:41

At VEF-2026, Putin admitted that Russia was unprepared for Ukrainian strikes on refineries and urged Russians to brace for a prolonged gasoline shortage. Production fell to 70% of domestic consumption.

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Russia extends ban on diesel fuel exports to September 30 amid record attacks on refineries

Economy 08/29/2026, 16:22

Russia has extended the ban on diesel fuel exports for producers until September 30, 2026, citing a record series of Ukrainian attacks on refineries and the need to stabilize the domestic market.

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Gasoline 'pulled out' for Putin's arrival in Nizhny Novgorod: Russians queue for hours amid fuel crisis

Politics 08/29/2026, 04:17

On the day of Vladimir Putin's visit to Nizhny Novgorod, amid a fuel crisis, gasoline appeared at most of the city's gas stations. Local residents are queuing for hours, although a number of stations have yet to resume operations.

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Diesel Car Boom in Russia: Gasoline Shortage Reshapes the Auto Market

Economy 08/27/2026, 03:46

Against the backdrop of a gasoline shortage in Russia, demand for diesel cars has grown: their share in new car sales rose to 1.7%, and in the used car market — to 6.3%. Experts link the trend to the fuel crisis following strikes on oil refineries.

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India Cuts Russian Oil Purchases: Strikes on Russian Infrastructure and China's Competition Force Refineries to Seek Alternatives

Economy 08/26/2026, 21:22

Indian refineries are cutting Russian oil imports to around 2 million barrels per day amid strikes on Russian infrastructure and intensifying competition from China, switching to alternative feedstock sources.

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