Reuters: three of Russia’s largest oil refineries cut diesel output after Ukrainian strikes
Three of Russia’s six largest diesel-producing oil refineries significantly cut or completely halted output in September after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged their facilities.
Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing oil refineries significantly reduced or ceased production in September following Ukrainian drone strikes that damaged their facilities, according to Reuters. The six refineries - located in Omsk, Kirishi ("Kinef"), Volgograd, Perm, NORSI ("Nizhny Novgorod Oil Refining and Petrochemicals"), and "Taneko" in Nizhnekamsk - produce about half of Russia's diesel fuel, as estimated by the agency.
"Kinef" has shut down entirely, while the Volgograd refinery and NORSI are operating at roughly a quarter of their full capacity, sources quoted by Reuters reported. The diesel output at these plants is now significantly lower than usual. U.S. President Donald Trump raised concerns about a potential diesel fuel shortage on September 13, urging Ukraine to cease attacks on Russian diesel production sites, attributing the shortage to the Russian-Ukrainian war rather than the U.S. conflict with Iran. Ukraine responded by stating it is prepared for a cease-fire if Russia stops its strikes.
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