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Ukraine attacks crimp Russian refining, pressuring global diesel supply
Russian crude processing averaged 3.9 million barrels per day in early July, down 1.4 million barrels per day year over year, as Moscow bans gasoline, jet fuel and diesel exports.
OilPrice reports that since March, Ukraine has dismantled Russia’s refining capacity, pushing Russian crude processing to its lowest level in 21 years and undermining global product supply. The outlet cites data from Energy Aspects indicating refineries averaged 3.9 million barrels per day in early July, more than 1.4 million barrels per day below the prior year and the weakest processing rate since March 2005.
The attack campaign has reportedly affected at least 24 of Russia’s 34 large refineries over roughly 100 days. OilPrice adds that a July 6 strike on the Omsk refinery removed what was described as the last major geographic sanctuary within Russia’s refining system.
OilPrice further reports that Moscow has responded by banning exports of gasoline, jet fuel and diesel. The Omsk strike reportedly damaged key primary processing units, including equipment that can process 8.4 million tonnes of crude and 1.2 million tonnes of gas condensate per year, along with crude distillation infrastructure.
The outlet says Ukraine has continued targeting the refining network plant by plant throughout 2026. It notes earlier shutdowns and capacity losses at refineries including Saratov, Kirishi and Norsi, according to the article text.
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