Russian Deputy PM Novak Blames Sanctions, Refinery Attacks, Hormuz Block for Global Diesel Deficit

Russian Deputy PM Novak attributes the global diesel fuel deficit to sanctions, attacks on oil refineries, and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. This is a Russian official framing that shifts blame onto Western sanctions and regional conflicts, while Russia's own export restrictions and refinery issues are omitted. The statement signals potential sustained diesel supply tightness, with implications for global fuel prices and inflation.