Russian fuel imports from South Korea rise as drone attacks cut refinery output to a two-decade low of 3.6 million barrels per day.
Russia imported 30,000 metric tons of fuels from South Korea last month to address supply disruptions caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. Ship-tracking data confirmed at least two tankers loaded with fuels in South Korea and dispatched to Russia’s Far East, with one already arriving.
Refinery throughput in Russia dropped to 3.6 million barrels per day last month, the lowest level since 2002. The decline follows sustained attacks on domestic refining infrastructure, exacerbating fuel shortages.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the shift highlights Russia’s reliance on alternative supply sources amid ongoing disruptions.