Fuel Shortages in Russia Amid Ukraine Drone Attacks

Over 50 regions in Russia are experiencing severe fuel shortages as of this week, a situation exacerbated by long-range sanctions and Ukrainian drone attacks targeting oil refineries and ports. These strikes have cumulatively reduced Russia's oil refining capacity by an estimated 20% to 30%. Bloomberg News Senior Writer Stephanie Baker discussed the implications of these shortages for the world's second-largest oil producer on Bloomberg This Weekend. The reduced refining capacity directly impacts the availability of fuel within Russia, contributing to the widespread shortages reported across numerous federal subjects. This situation highlights the dual pressure of international sanctions and direct military action on Russia's energy sector.