Russia Relaxes Fuel Sulfur Standards 15-Fold After Ukrainian Drone Attacks Disrupt Refineries
By
Dariia Mykhailenko
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Summary
Russia has relaxed environmental fuel quality standards, allowing sulfur content up to 15 times higher than EU limits, to prevent domestic fuel shortages caused by repeated Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. The number of drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure has doubled since early 2026, leading to full or partial shutdowns at several refining facilities and putting pressure on fuel supplies.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledRussia has eased environmental standards for domestically sold fuel in an effort to prevent shortages as repeated Ukrainian drone attacks continue to disrupt the country's refining sector.
The number of drone attacks targeting Russian oil refineries has doubled since the beginning of 2026.
The disruptions have led to full or partial shutdowns at several facilities.
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