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After Ukraine strikes refineries, Putin admits to 'a certain shortage' of fuel

Le Monde

Le Monde

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June 30, 2026

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After Ukraine strikes refineries, Putin admits to 'a certain shortage' of fuel

The anger of Russians searching for gas at stations is beginning to emerge on social media. The Russian leader has admitted for the first time the impact of the deep-strike operations carried out by Kyiv, while downplaying them.

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api

MOSCOW: Russia mengharamkan eksport diesel dalam usaha menstabilkan krisis bekalan bahan api yang semakin memburuk susulan peningkatan serangan Ukraine terhadap infrastruktur tenaga negara itu. Langkah yang berkuat kuasa kelmarin dibuat selepas beberapa wilayah di Russia dilaporkan mengalami kekurangan bekalan bahan api. Lebih 90 peratus daripadanya berdepan catuan atau gangguan bekalan sejak Jun, menurut laporan media ... Read more The post Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Hot Air

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· Jun 27, 2026

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

Intel Slava

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· Jul 10, 2026

🇷🇺⛽ — Russia's potential diesel export ban could trigger fuel shortages across multiple [...]

— Russia's potential diesel export ban could trigger fuel shortages across multiple regions, the Financial Times reports. A Russian ban on diesel exports risks causing fuel shortages in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Moscow's decision coincides with Trump's announcement ending the US-Iran ceasefire, which has further reduced Persian Gulf supply flows. The combined effect has driven a sharp rise in wholesale diesel prices in Europe, with trading data showing prices approaching 135 per barrel.@IntelSlava

Daily Express

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· Jun 25, 2026

Disaster for Putin as major oil refinery offline until 2027 after huge Ukraine strikes

The facility is expected to be out of action for at least six months.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Putin calls for Crimea fuel subsidies as Ukraine once again hammers shadow fleet

On the same day Putin spoke, the Russian government announced it would ban the export of diesel fuel until at least the end of the month.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Intensify Fuel Crisis

Russia has temporarily banned diesel exports in an effort to stabilize a deepening fuel crisis triggered by sustained Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the move aims to boost domestic supplies, with the ban in place until July 31. Most Russian regions now face rationing or shortages, forcing authorities to cap sales and prompting long lines at gas stations, while Putin downplays the situation as “not critical.”

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Related coverage for "After Ukraine strikes refineries, Putin admits to 'a certain shortage' of fuel": Utusan Malaysia — Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api. Hot Air — The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians. Intel Slava — 🇷🇺⛽ — Russia's potential diesel export ban could trigger fuel shortages across multiple [...]. Daily Express — Disaster for Putin as major oil refinery offline until 2027 after huge Ukraine strikes. The Kyiv Independent — Putin calls for Crimea fuel subsidies as Ukraine once again hammers shadow fleet. Kyiv Post — Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Intensify Fuel Crisis