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Ukraine Strikes Cut Russia Diesel Output 30%, Fuel Shortage

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Ukraine's Defence Ministry said its strikes disabled 51% of Russia's oil-refining capacity in Moscow, Yaroslavl, Ust-Luga, Perm, Saratov and Syzran.
The strikes created a fuel shortage that forced Russian authorities to restrict petrol sales.
President Vladimir Putin said the attacks cost Russia roughly 1% of its gross domestic product.
The International Energy Agency reported diesel output fell about 30% after the refinery attacks.
The Kremlin banned diesel exports.

History

Historical Context

During the October 1973 OAPEC oil embargo—prompted by U.S. support for Israel in the Yom Kippur War—oil prices jumped from $3 to $12 per barrel, spurring gasoline rationing in the United States. Today, Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries have cut the country’s fuel output, reviving concerns that sudden supply shocks can again destabilize economies.

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Story summary

Ukraine's Defence Ministry said its strikes disabled 51% of Russia's oil-refining capacity in Moscow, Yaroslavl, Ust-Luga, Perm, Saratov and Syzran.
The strikes created a fuel shortage that forced Russian authorities to restrict petrol sales.
President Vladimir Putin said the attacks cost Russia roughly 1% of its gross domestic product.
The International Energy Agency reported diesel output fell about 30% after the refinery attacks.
The Kremlin banned diesel exports.

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