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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cut Russian Gasoline Production to 65% of Seasonal Demand
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Russian gasoline production has dropped to around 65% of seasonal demand after repeated Ukrainian drone strikes forced several of the country's largest oil refineries to suspend operations, Reuters reported, citing industry sources.
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Reuters calculations, based on data from the sources, show that gasoline production is currently falling short of seasonal demand by between 40,000 and 45,000 metric tons per day—approximately 35%. By comparison, the daily deficit in June stood at about 25%.
The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity told Reuters that Russia's daily gasoline consumption typically reaches between 115,000 and 120,000 metric tons during the peak summer driving season.
The production shortfall follows operational disruptions at several key refineries. Industry sources said damage from Ukrainian drone attacks has forced the suspension of operations at the NORSI and Omsk refineries, Russia's two largest gasoline producers. The Saratov refinery, another major supplier of motor fuel, has also halted production.
The decline follows an intensifying Ukrainian campaign targeting Russia's energy infrastructure, including major oil refineries. Overnight on July 10, Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal at the Russian port of Taganrog and an oil storage facility in the city of Azov, both in Russia's Rostov region.
Footage shared by eyewitnesses suggests Ukrainian forces may have used domestically developed FP-1 or FP-2 strike drones, as both targets are located within range of Ukraine's long-range unmanned systems.
The strikes come amid Ukraine's ongoing campaign against Russia's defense and logistics network. Led by the Security Service of Ukraine under a 40-day operation authorized by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the campaign targets military sites, logistical infrastructure, and key energy facilities supporting Russia's war effort.
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