Ukraine's Attacks Disrupt Russian Refining Capacity, Impacting Global Diesel Markets
Since March 2026, Ukraine has significantly damaged Russia’s refining infrastructure through targeted attacks, reducing crude processing to its lowest level in over two decades. This disruption is forcing Moscow to restrict exports of key petroleum products like diesel and gasoline, with potential ripple effects on global energy markets.
Topics: diesel prices geopolitical impact refining capacity disruption Ukraine-Russia conflict