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Russia Reportedly Bans Diesel Exports to Secure Domestic Supply Amid Refinery Attacks
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Russia has reportedly implemented a ban on all diesel exports to prevent domestic shortages following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on its oil refineries. The move is expected to add pressure to global fuel markets.
Russia has reportedly banned all diesel exports in an effort to secure domestic fuel supplies and control prices, according to news reports. The decision follows multiple Ukrainian drone attacks that have damaged the country's oil refineries and disrupted production.
The new measure expands on previous restrictions that only applied to traders and sellers who do not produce their own fuel. Now, all diesel exports are prohibited as the country works to manage its internal supply chain in the wake of the attacks.
The drone strikes have reportedly reduced Russia’s crude processing rates to multi-year lows, leading to significant challenges in maintaining adequate domestic fuel availability. As a result of the disruptions, several regions within Russia have already implemented fuel rationing measures.
AdThe export ban is poised to affect global energy markets. According to a Bloomberg report citing 2025 data from analytics firm Vortexa Ltd., Russia was responsible for supplying approximately 11% of the world’s diesel. This action follows previous Russian restrictions on most gasoline and jet fuel shipments.