Gasoline production in Russia has fallen to 65% of consumption levels — Reuters
In Russia, automotive gasoline production fell to 65% of domestic consumption levels in early July due to the shutdown of major oil refineries following drone attacks.
According to estimates from the agency’s sources, Russian refineries are currently producing 75,000–80,000 metric tons of gasoline per day, while summer consumption stands at 115,000–120,000 metric tons. Thus, the shortfall could reach 40,000–45,000 metric tons per day, or about 35%.
Among the facilities that suspended operations following the attacks are NORSI, the Omsk Refinery, and the Saratov Refinery. The two largest refineries alone—NORSI and the Omsk Refinery—together produced about 30,000 metric tons of gasoline per day.
Russia is partially compensating for the fuel shortage with supplies from Belarus, the use of accumulated reserves, and the start of maritime gasoline imports from India. In addition, Russian authorities have banned the export of diesel fuel and allowed the production of lower-quality fuel for the domestic market.
According to Reuters sources, the situation may improve in the second half of July after some refineries resume operations and imports increase.
Source: Reuters.
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