Russia to import gasoline by sea as shortage looms, sources say
Russia is now importing gasoline from India by sea to mitigate fuel shortages. These shortages resulted from Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The move aims to ease supply constraints across the country.
What changed
Russia has transitioned from planning seaborne imports to actively buying gasoline from India.
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Russia Begins Importing Gasoline from India to Combat Shortages
confidence 100%Russia is now importing gasoline from India by sea to mitigate fuel shortages. These shortages resulted from Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The move aims to ease supply constraints across the country.
What's confirmed:
- Russia has begun importing gasoline from India by sea.
- Fuel shortages in Russia were caused by Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure.
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Russia Seeks Seaborne Fuel Imports to Combat Domestic Shortages
confidence 85%Russia is planning seaborne gasoline imports this month to address fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. The government is also considering subsidies to cap rising prices. Many regions report long queues at filling stations and restricted sales.
What's confirmed:
- Russia is considering fuel imports and subsidies to limit price increases.
- Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have disrupted fuel production.
- Russian regions report fuel sale restrictions, price hikes, and long queues at gas stations.
- Russia is seeking to import fuel by sea in June 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- Russia is working to launch large-scale gasoline imports from India.
- Moscow is seeking gasoline imports from Kazakhstan.
- Ukrainian drone strikes caused a 20% domestic fuel shortfall.
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Russia Prepares Seaborne Gasoline Imports to Combat Shortages
confidence 90%Russia plans to import gasoline by sea in June 2026. This decision follows Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and fuel storage. Some regions are already reporting fuel shortages.
What's confirmed:
- Russia plans to import fuel by sea in June 2026.
- The imports follow Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries.
- Russia expects a delivery of petrol via a western port.
Still unconfirmed:
- Fuel shortages are being reported in a number of regions.
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Russia to Import Gasoline by Sea Amid Fuel Shortages
confidence 90%Russia plans to import gasoline by sea in June 2026 to address domestic shortages. The move follows extensive Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and fuel storage. One shipment is expected to arrive via a western port.
What's confirmed:
- Russia will import gasoline by sea in June 2026 to manage a domestic shortage.
- Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and fuel storage facilities caused the fuel constraints.
- Tatneft has limited gasoline sales at all its fuel stations.
- A shipment of gasoline is expected to arrive through one of Russia's western ports in June.
Still unconfirmed:
- The incoming gasoline shipment will be sourced from Asia.
- Drones have knocked out one-third of Russia's primary refining capacity.