Russian refinery strikes cut 30% of capacity, nine plants hit

Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced Russia's oil processing capacity, with nine major plants hit in recent weeks. Russia has lost about 30% of its refining capacity due to the renewed strikes in late October. According to Reuters, citing two industry sources, Ukrainian strikes disrupted operations at nine of Russia's 35 largest refineries within the last week alone. Affected plants include facilities in Ryazan, Yaroslavl, the Volga region, and Kirishi, with a combined nominal capacity of about 300,000 tonnes of oil per day, or 2.2 million barrels. Actual daily processing volumes may have fallen by approximately 200,000 tonnes, from around 700,000 tonnes before the attacks. The damage creates additional difficulties for Moscow in addressing domestic fuel shortages. Despite this, Russia continues exporting diesel to international markets under a deal with US President Donald Trump. Fuel supply problems have also spread to Moscow, with limits appearing at Rosneft gas stations.