How long is the Moscow oil refinery expected to remain offline after the drone attacks, and what is the basis for this estimate?

The Moscow oil refinery is expected to remain offline for at least six months following extensive damage from Ukrainian drone attacks, according to two industry sources cited in the report. One source explicitly stated, 'It will take at least half a year to repair,' referring to the damage sustained at the facility located on the southern outskirts of Moscow. The refinery was hit twice in the same month, forcing it to halt operations entirely.

What impact have the drone strikes had on Russia's domestic fuel supply, and what emergency measures are being considered?

The drone strikes have significantly disrupted Russia's domestic fuel supply, triggering oil product shortages, rising fuel prices, and long queues at filling stations across many regions spanning the country's 11 time zones. As a direct consequence of the damage—particularly to the Moscow refinery, the largest fuel supplier to the Moscow region—Russia is considering a diesel export ban, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, and is also evaluating fuel imports to address shortages, especially in Crimea, where public gasoline sales have already been suspended.

Moscow Oil Refinery Hit by Drone Attacks Unlikely to Resume Production This Year, Sources Say

Jun 24, 2026

Gazprom Neft's Moscow refinery faces at least six months of downtime following extensive drone damage, exacerbating Russia's fuel shortages. Authorities are considering a diesel export ban and imports to address the supply crisis.

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