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Drone Strikes Slash Russian Diesel Output, Fuel Shortages Rise

9/24/2025

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A drone attack on the Astrakhan gas processing plant in southern Russia halted production, reducing diesel and gas output.
Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have reduced diesel exports to their lowest since 2020, affecting 16 of 38 refineries since August.
Russian diesel refining capacity has fallen by over 1 million barrels per day, fueling domestic shortages.
Public discontent grows as fuel shortages hit independent gas stations.

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A drone attack on the Astrakhan gas processing plant in southern Russia halted production, reducing diesel and gas output.
Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have reduced diesel exports to their lowest since 2020, affecting 16 of 38 refineries since August.
Russian diesel refining capacity has fallen by over 1 million barrels per day, fueling domestic shortages.
Public discontent grows as fuel shortages hit independent gas stations.