Russia’s Fuel Shortage Eases as Ukraine Shifts Strikes From Refineries to Ships
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 23
Russia’s Fuel Shortage Eases as Ukraine Shifts Strikes From Refineries to Ships
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 23
Summary
Russian regions from the Black Sea coast to Siberia are reporting better gasoline availability and steadier supplies after weeks of shortages.
Ukraine’s military has shifted attacks away from major Russian oil refineries toward ships, easing pressure on fuel-processing capacity and helping supplies recover.
Rationing is still in place, but some local authorities have begun raising per-car gasoline allocations as conditions stabilize.
The improvement remains cautious, suggesting Russia’s fuel market is still vulnerable to further disruption if Ukrainian targeting changes again.