Ukrnafta ramps up diesel imports from Poland and Romania to diversify supply – CEO

JSC Ukrnafta, Ukraine's largest oil producer, has ramped up diesel fuel imports from Poland and Romania to prepare for the winter season, according to CEO Bohdan Kukura. The company has begun supplying Arctic-grade diesel to ensure its network has fuel with the appropriate performance characteristics as temperatures drop. Since the beginning of fall, Ukrnafta has been increasing imports from these countries in order to diversify its supply channels and prepare for seasonal demand growth.

In September, Ukrnafta became the largest diesel fuel importer in its history, importing 105,000 tonnes, a 3.3-fold increase from the previous year. This marked the company's highest monthly volume since the beginning of the year, with a 37% increase compared to August. Ukrnafta operates across the entire oil and gas production cycle, including exploration, production, services, and management of the largest filling station network in Ukraine.