Russia to import gasoline by sea as shortage looms, sources say

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1. 1h ago

   Russia Prepares Seaborne Gasoline Imports to Combat Shortages

   Russia plans to import gasoline by sea in June 2026. This decision follows Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and fuel storage. Some regions are already reporting fuel shortages.

   What's confirmed:

   • Russia plans to import fuel by sea in June 2026.
   • The imports follow Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries.
   • Russia expects a delivery of petrol via a western port.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Fuel shortages are being reported in a number of regions.
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2. 2d ago

   Russia to Import Gasoline by Sea Amid Fuel Shortages

   Russia plans to import gasoline by sea in June 2026 to address domestic shortages. The move follows extensive Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and fuel storage. One shipment is expected to arrive via a western port.

   What's confirmed:

   • Russia will import gasoline by sea in June 2026 to manage a domestic shortage.
   • Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and fuel storage facilities caused the fuel constraints.
   • Tatneft has limited gasoline sales at all its fuel stations.
   • A shipment of gasoline is expected to arrive through one of Russia's western ports in June.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The incoming gasoline shipment will be sourced from Asia.
   • Drones have knocked out one-third of Russia's primary refining capacity.
   confidence 90%