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Russian refineries boost crude processing 25% after ceasefire
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- Russian refineries increased crude processing by about 25% in the second half of October 2026, reaching 5 million barrels per day.
- Around 80,000 tons per day of diesel became available for export under the U.S. deal.
- Drone attacks on Russian refineries stopped after October 16, following a U.S.-brokered diesel supply agreement.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine on October 11.