In Ukraine, more than 150 gas stations have been destroyed by Russian attacks over the past two months
Over the past two months, more than 150 gas stations have been destroyed in Ukraine as a result of attacks, and fuel infrastructure facilities—particularly oil depots—are regularly targeted.
According to him, attacks on fuel facilities are recorded in Ukraine almost every week, but the market remains stable thanks to a diversified supply system.
Pivovarsky emphasized that despite the destruction of infrastructure, there is no fuel shortage in Ukraine, unlike the situation in Russia, where Ukrainian strikes are affecting the domestic market.
He explained that the resilience of Ukraine’s fuel sector is ensured by a broad network of suppliers, various import routes, well-developed logistics, and diversified supply sources.
Pivovarsky emphasized that market stability comes at a price.
“But this model comes at a cost. Stability costs money. So when someone says, ‘Crude oil has gotten cheaper, so why aren’t prices at gas stations falling?’, it’s important to remember one simple thing: gas stations buy gasoline, diesel, and natural gas, not crude oil,” he explained.
According to him, fuel prices depend not only on the cost of crude oil, but also on:
- the global balance of supply and demand;
- the operations of oil refineries;
- logistics and inventory levels;
- seasonal factors;
- military risks;
- exchange rates.
He also noted that Ukraine purchases fuel using foreign currency, so fluctuations in the hryvnia exchange rate directly affect the cost of fuel.
Pivovarsky reported that the Ukrainian market is preparing for a difficult winter: stockpiles are being built up, logistics capacity is being reserved, and long-term contracts are being signed.
At the same time, he stated that fuel prices in Ukraine are already falling and may continue to decline.
According to him, diesel, which previously cost about 92 UAH per liter, now averages 76–77 UAH.
“So when someone claims that prices aren’t falling, just remember where they were just recently and where they are now,” Pivovarsky concluded.
This was reported by Andriy Pyvovarskyi, CEO of the WOG network and former Minister of Infrastructure.
As of June 26, 2026, Ukraine’s largest gas station chains have updated their fuel prices. The average price of A-95 gasoline is 75.27 UAH per liter, and diesel fuel is 77.96 UAH per liter.
On June 25, Ukraine’s largest gas station chains, including OKKO, WOG, and UPG, lowered diesel prices by 1 UAH per liter, while Ukrnafta reduced its prices by 1–3 UAH per liter.
