Moscow Oil Refinery Unlikely to Resume Production Until 2027 - Reuters
A major oil refinery near Moscow is expected to remain offline until 2027 following repeated Ukrainian drone strikes in June. The damage to key distillation units has impacted Russian fuel production, leading to potential export bans and rising domestic gasoline prices.
Why it matters
The disruption of Russian energy infrastructure is a critical development in the ongoing conflict, affecting both regional fuel supplies and global energy markets.
A major oil refinery just south of Moscow is expected to remain offline for at least six months following repeated Ukrainian drone strikes this month, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing industry sources familiar with the matter.
The article relies on industry sources and reports on the technical and economic consequences of the strikes without taking a side in the conflict.
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