Russia allows lower-grade gasoline production as Ukrainian attacks choke fuel supply
Russia has authorized the production of lower-quality Euro-3 gasoline to address domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure. The measure is temporary and aims to stabilize the market through the end of the year.
Why it matters
The move highlights the tangible impact of the ongoing conflict on Russia's domestic economy and industrial capabilities.
Prefer on Google by Abbey Fenbert People queue to refuel their cars at a Lukoil petrol station in Moscow on June 30, 2026. (Igor Ivanko / AFP via Getty Images) Russia will allow oil refineries across the country to produce fuel products adhering to the lower-quality Euro-3 standards, according to a government decree published July 2.
The source is a Ukrainian outlet, which frames the fuel crisis specifically as a consequence of successful Ukrainian military actions.
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