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Russia Turns to Kazakhstan for 50k Gasoline After Drone Strike
6/27/2026
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- Russia is negotiating with Kazakhstan to import up to 50,000 metric tons of AI-92 gasoline.
- Ukrainian drone attacks on June 12 halted the TANECO refinery and cut Russian gasoline output by 25%.
- Moscow is considering export restrictions, higher refiner subsidies and seaborne gasoline imports to stabilise the market.
- Kazakhstan has not confirmed a supply request, citing a jet-fuel shortage and Atyrau refinery maintenance from June 26 to July 20.
