Russia permits oil refineries to produce lower-quality Euro-3 gasoline due to fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian drone attacks.
Key facts
- •Russia will allow oil refineries to produce lower-quality Euro-3 gasoline due to fuel shortage.
- •The decision was made amid Ukrainian drone attacks on oil infrastructure.
- •Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree permitting certain refineries to produce Euro-3 gasoline through the end of the year.
- •The fuel shortage has caused lines at gas stations and restrictions on gasoline sales.
- •Ukraine considers Russian oil refineries to be valid military targets, producing fuel and funds for the Kremlin's war machine.
Russia will allow oil refineries to produce fuel products adhering to the lower-quality Euro-3 standards due to a growing fuel shortage. The decision was made amid Ukrainian drone attacks on oil infrastructure. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree permitting certain refineries to produce Euro-3 gasoline through the end of the year.
Fuel Shortage in Russia
The fuel shortage in Russia has been caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil infrastructure. The attacks have targeted some of the biggest oil refineries in Russia, disrupting production and in some cases halting operations indefinitely. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the situation, stating that there are still lines at gas stations and the right grade of gasoline isn't always available.
Temporary Regulations
Under the new temporary regulations, companies may circulate gasoline with a maximum sulfur content of 150 mg per kilogram. These products will not bear the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) conformity mark and cannot be exported outside Russia. The decision is meant to stabilize the fuel supply in Russia and prevent destabilization in the domestic market of motor fuel.
Timeline
- June 28Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the fuel shortage situation in remarks.
- June 29Russian news outlet Kommersant reported that the Kremlin was considering downgrading gasoline and diesel production standards.
- July 2A government decree was published allowing oil refineries to produce lower-quality Euro-3 gasoline.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Kyiv Independent.
