Russia Eases Fuel Rules to 150 ppm Sulphur as Ukrainian Strikes Deepen Shortages
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 15
Russia Eases Fuel Rules to 150 ppm Sulphur as Ukrainian Strikes Deepen Shortages
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 15
Summary
Russia has allowed some refineries to sell lower-grade gasoline and diesel at home, with gasoline sulphur limits raised to 150 parts per million to ease tightening fuel supplies.
The move follows a doubling of drone strikes on Russian refineries since early 2026, which has forced full or partial shutdowns and cut output of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
Around 12 Russian regions have reported fuel supply disruptions, and Udmurtia imposed temporary limits on AI-92 and AI-95 sales at Tatneft stations from June 12.
Wholesale AI-95 gasoline and diesel prices on the St Petersburg exchange rose 10% in the first half of June, with traders saying prices remain unstable.
The relaxed standards were first introduced last autumn and extended on May 1, underscoring how the war is spilling into Russia's domestic fuel market.