Russia imports nearly 30,000 metric tons of fuel from South Korea
Traders shipped nearly 30,000 metric tons of petroleum products from South Korea to Russia in late July as Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure drive demand for fuel imports, Reuters reported on Aug. 7.
Reuters reported on August 7 that South Korea shipped nearly 30,000 metric tons of petroleum products to Russia in late July. The shipments, tracked by vessel data from Kpler and Vortexa, primarily consisted of diesel and jet fuel destined for Russia's Far East. One tanker has already arrived in Russia but has not unloaded its cargo.
This surge in imports comes amid Western sanctions and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, which have driven up demand for fuel imports. Russia, typically a net exporter of diesel, has restricted diesel exports to Brazil, Türkiye, and West Africa. The country's gasoline export ban was extended until January 31, 2027.
Amid the fuel crisis, Russia has also started importing gasoline from India, Kazakhstan, and Morocco. The situation has led to a drop in refinery processing to its lowest level since May 2002, prompting Putin to acknowledge "temporary difficulties" in the fuel market.
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