
Russian Regions Reinstate Petrol Limits as Refinery Attacks Hit Supply Chains
Kaluga and Transbaikal have restored petrol limits as refinery attacks disrupt Russian fuel supply, with knock-on risks for payments and logistics.

Kaluga and Transbaikal have restored petrol limits as refinery attacks disrupt Russian fuel supply, with knock-on risks for payments and logistics.

Drone damage has halted a major Yaroslavl refinery, deepening Russia’s fuel strain and raising risks for payments, logistics and digital services.

Russia extends permission for lower-grade fuel sales until 2027 amid refinery disruptions caused by attacks, impacting fuel supply, vehicle safety, and fintech-enabled payment systems.

Fuel prices in Crimea nearly doubled in early July amid Russia's export ban on diesel and ongoing supply shortages affecting energy markets and digital payment trends.

Russia authorizes use of higher-sulfur Euro-3 fuels domestically until 2026 to address supply disruptions caused by attacks on refineries, excluding exports to EAEU states.

Russia’s maritime oil exports hit a record high since early 2026 amid US sanctions easing for Iran, pressuring global prices and intensifying competition on markets like India.

Russia imposes fuel purchase limits in 53 regions due to refinery attacks, disrupting oil production and challenging digital payment systems linked to fuel sales.

Geopolitical tensions in Iran trigger aviation fuel shortages, forcing airlines to cut flights and prompting calls for coordinated EU response amid economic and fintech sector impacts.