
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Deepen Russia’s Summer Fuel Crunch
Published on: Aug. 25, 2025, 10:01 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have exacerbated a summer crisis on the domestic fuel market, leading to a spike in prices amid high seasonal demand. Wholesale fuel prices in Russia have hit records in August as supplies shrank. That’s squeezed the ability of smaller gas stations not operated by Russian oil majors to stay in business, particularly in areas where logistics are costly.