In Russia, oil refineries are speeding up the processing of naphtha through refineries. Moreover, there is a threat of their closure.
This is reported by RBC-Ukraine via correspondence with Reuters.
At least three Russian oil refineries have slowed down refining or have shortened production through the significance of the increase in exports, the rise in naphtha prices and high costs for loans.
Mova is here about the Tuapse, Ilsky and Novoshakhtinsky plants.
Behind the data, the closure of naphtha refineries talk about the problems of the Russian naphtha refining industry.
It has also collapsed in the face of attacks by Ukrainian drones and drastic sanctions, and naphtha refineries are under pressure to sell petroleum at a discount.
In addition, following the data, The crisis shortens the export of fuel and reduces the income of companies, which leads to a change in government budget revenues.
The most technologically advanced Russian oil refineries, which do not produce premium types of fuel, suffered the most. They have seen increases in prices up to 102 dollars per metric ton for several months in the other half of 2024.
Attacks on Russian oil refineries
Respectfully, the Ukrainian special services are constantly attacking Russian oil refineries, oil depots and other facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation that will ensure the occupation of the military.
So, for days, drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense hit an oil refinery near Saratov. According to data from RBC-Ukraine, drones entered one of the oil refinery units of the plant and tanks with fuel oil.
Natomist near the Russian Penza drones attacked the oil tank. RBC-Ukraine showed footage of the survivors.
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