Ukrainian drone attacks on Kirishinefteorgsintez and other refineries have prompted Rosneft to cap sales at 30-50 liters per customer in multiple regions.
MoneyTurkey Commodities Desk | 9 November 2026
Key points
- Rosneft stations now limit motorists to 30 liters inside cities and 50 liters on highways in Zabaikalsky, Karelia, Buryatia and Leningrad regions.
- Kirishinefteorgsintez processed 350,000 barrels per day in 2024, equal to nearly 7% of Russia’s total refining volume.
Ukrainian drones struck the Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region, killing one woman and sparking a fire. The facility processed 350,000 barrels per day in 2024. Rosneft has responded by limiting fuel sales at its stations across four regions. The move revives shortages that first appeared after summer strikes on Russian refineries.
What happened
Leningrad region Governor Alexander Drozdenko said drone debris hit an apartment building in Vsevolozhsk, killing a resident. Ukrainian drones also targeted the industrial area around Kirishinefteorgsintez, Russia’s second-largest refinery and a Surgutneftegaz subsidiary. Russian air defenses intercepted 430 drones overnight, according to the Defense Ministry.
The refinery has faced repeated strikes. An October 2025 attack forced shutdown of its main unit, which handled 40% of processing capacity. Ukraine has renewed strikes on Russian oil infrastructure in recent weeks after Russia continued targeting Ukraine’s power grid.
Supply response
Rosneft is limiting purchases at its stations. Motorists inside city limits can buy only 30 liters of gasoline; highway stations allow 50 liters. The caps apply in Zabaikalsky, Karelia, Buryatia and Leningrad regions. The government had already imposed emergency export bans on gasoline and diesel after summer shortages.
The national average gasoline price reached 98 rubles per liter (about $1.20) as of November 2, up 16% since the start of the year. Diesel averaged 99.9 rubles per liter (about $1.22). Regional authorities reported the new limits in recent days.
Why it matters
Kirishinefteorgsintez accounted for nearly 7% of Russia’s refining volume last year. Any sustained outage tightens domestic fuel supply and keeps export restrictions in place. The pattern of strikes and counter-strikes shows both sides targeting energy infrastructure despite earlier ceasefire talks.
Traders will watch whether the sales caps spread to more regions or if the refinery returns to full operation. Sustained limits signal ongoing supply pressure inside Russia and may keep regional prices elevated.
What to watch
- Daily updates on Kirishinefteorgsintez operating status
- Whether sales caps expand beyond the four named regions
- Any change to the gasoline and diesel export bans
- Regional price moves above the 98-99.9 ruble national averages
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Sources
- The Moscow Times: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/09/ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-woman-sparks-fire-at-leningrad-region-refinery-a94204
- Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/fuel-shortages-return-russian-regions-after-ukrainian-refinery-attacks-2026-11-09/
- Euronews: https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/ukraine-hits-russias-second-largest-refinery-as-fuel-rationing-spreads
