Russian airline warns of critical jet fuel shortage, says flights have lost ‘all economic rationale’
President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries have caused fuel shortages across Russia. Azimuth Airlines warns of a critical jet fuel deficit and price spikes that have made some flights economically pointless. The government is responding by weighing diesel export bans and seeking gasoline imports from India and Kazakhstan.
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President Putin has publicly detailed the extent of fuel production losses for the first time.
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Russia Faces Widespread Fuel Shortages Following Ukrainian Refinery Strikes
confidence 90%President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries have caused fuel shortages across Russia. Azimuth Airlines warns of a critical jet fuel deficit and price spikes that have made some flights economically pointless. The government is responding by weighing diesel export bans and seeking gasoline imports from India and Kazakhstan.
What's confirmed:
- President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is facing fuel shortages due to Ukrainian strikes.
- Azimuth Airlines reported a critical aviation fuel shortage to the Association of Air Transport Operators.
- Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted and damaged Russian refineries.
- Russia imported 5,170 metric tons of jet fuel from Belarus in May, nearly four times the May 2025 volume.
- The Russian parliament approved tax changes to address fuel shortages.
Still unconfirmed:
- Some airports have seen a 64% jump in fuel prices.
- Airlines face a 33% fuel cut.
- The Russian government is considering a total ban on diesel exports.
- Russia has requested gasoline from Kazakhstan.
- Moscow is importing gasoline from India.
- Rosneft proposed that oil firms refine 30% of crude within Russia.