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Fuel Shortages in Russia Amid Ukraine Drone Attacks

Fuel Shortages in Russia Amid Ukraine Drone Attacks
Bloomberg Markets Sunday 21 June 2026, 12:29 UTC 1 min read
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Jun 21st, 2026 Fuel Shortages in Russia Amid Ukraine Drone Attacks Over 50 regions in Russia are currently experiencing severe fuel shortages. These shortages are attributed to long-range sanctions and targeted Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and ports, which have significantly reduced Russia's refining capacity by 20-30%. Bloomberg News Senior Writer Stephanie Baker joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the situation the world's second-largest oil producer finds itself in.

Jun 21st, 2026 Fuel Shortages in Russia Amid Ukraine Drone Attacks Over 50 regions in Russia are currently experiencing severe fuel shortages. These shortages are attributed to long-range sanctions and targeted Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and ports, which have significantly reduced Russia's refining capacity by 20-30%. Bloomberg News Senior Writer Stephanie Baker joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the situation the world's second-largest oil producer finds itself in.
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