Russia fuel shortages ease as Ukraine faces pressure to halt refinery strikes

Free fuel sales resumed in 15 Russian regions in October, per Izvestia, indicating that Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have had a diminishing impact on Russian fuel supply. This coincides with reported US pressure on Ukraine to cease refinery attacks, suggesting a potential shift in targeting strategy. The easing of shortages reduces near-term energy supply risk but may signal a broader geopolitical recalibration.

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