Russia roils global market for diesel
Ukraine's sustained drone campaign against Russian oil refineries has severely disrupted Russia's fuel production, leading to a domestic crisis and global market turmoil. Russia banned diesel exports in July 2026, causing U.S. diesel prices to exceed $5 per gallon. The International Energy Agency reported over 100 strikes on Russian refineries since August 2025, with almost every large refinery in western Russia hit multiple times. In Russia, fuel shortages have led to long queues, rationing, and price spikes of 50% or more at independent stations. The disruption is affecting agriculture, public transport, and logistics. Russia is reportedly planning to import gasoline from India and considering fuel rationing for food delivery. Traditional Russian diesel customers like Brazil are turning to U.S. supplies, further pressuring American prices. The sustainability of Ukraine's drone campaign is uncertain following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a key architect of the drone program.
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