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Russia Secures June Gasoline Shipment Amid Drone-Hit Shortages

6/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Russia will receive a gasoline cargo via a western port in June after Ukrainian drones damaged its refineries.
The attacks caused fuel shortages, prompting a ban on gasoline exports until July 31 and diesel exports until July 31.
Some refineries were allowed to produce gasoline and diesel with up to 150 ppm sulfur, fifteen times the EU limit.
Tatneft capped sales at 20 liters of gasoline and 40 liters of diesel and required cash.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 Russia’s financial collapse, triggered by a budget deficit and a $40 billion default on short-term GKOs, forced the government to curb gasoline exports and cut refinery output. A similar shock occurred after 2014 when falling oil prices and Western sanctions hit the economy. Today Ukrainian drone attacks have again shut refineries, prompting a fresh export ban through July 31, echoing those past supply disruptions.

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Story summary

Russia will receive a gasoline cargo via a western port in June after Ukrainian drones damaged its refineries.
The attacks caused fuel shortages, prompting a ban on gasoline exports until July 31 and diesel exports until July 31.
Some refineries were allowed to produce gasoline and diesel with up to 150 ppm sulfur, fifteen times the EU limit.
Tatneft capped sales at 20 liters of gasoline and 40 liters of diesel and required cash.

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