Moscow Refinery Fire: No Fuel Shortages Expected

A fire at Moscow's major refinery will not cause fuel shortages, as other refineries will cover the temporary production gap. The Moscow refinery suspended operations at a major unit following the fire and had previously been targeted in a drone attack.

A fire at a major refinery in Moscow is not expected to lead to fuel shortages in the region, according to Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, as reported by Interfax news agency on Thursday.

Following the fire, Gazpromneft's Moscow refinery has suspended operations at its combined refining unit Euro+, which includes the crude distillation unit CDU-6, as informed by three sources to Reuters.

This recent incident follows a previous drone attack on September 1, where the refinery and other Russian power plants were targeted by Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)