How Long Will Russia’s Diesel Supply Last? A Breakdown by Country
Russia said it is set to supply 3.5 million tons of diesel to the world market, including the US, up from Trump’s promised 2 million tons by year-end. Despite the surprising announcement, the amount lasts less than a day in global consumption, and questions remain about whether Moscow can keep up the pace.
Russia plans to supply up to 3.5 million tons of diesel oil to the global market through the end of 2026, according to Deputy Prime Minister of Energy Alexander Novak. This amount is higher than the initial 300,000 tons announced by US President Donald Trump, which would only last a bit over half a day in the US if consumed entirely.
The International Energy Agency predicts that the recent easing of Russian diesel export restrictions is unlikely to significantly impact global gas oil market balance, as operationally limited refineries in Russia are the main source of income for the Kremlin. Assuming the diesel goes entirely to the US, 3.5 million tons would last approximately 21.9 hours due to the country's high consumption rate of 3.6 million barrels of diesel per day.
For China, the planned exports could sustain the country for 7.6 days, while India could potentially benefit from the supply for two weeks. The EU, consuming about 600,000 tons of diesel daily, would theoretically receive the supply for less than a day. Despite Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries, Moscow has continued exporting fuel to Central Asian states, but Russia's ability to repair refineries and increase diesel production remains uncertain.
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