Russia has begun rationing gasoline in Moscow following sustained Ukrainian drone strikes targeting oil refineries and fuel infrastructure, according to Oilprice. Major fuel retailers are limiting sales volumes as authorities attempt to maintain supply stability. The strikes have progressively degraded Russia's refining capacity over several months, with recent attacks hitting Gazprom Neft facilities directly. Guardian Business reported on 18 June 2026 that a Ukrainian drone strike caused an explosion at a major Moscow oil refinery, marking the second such attack on the facility within seven days.
Brent crude and WTI were named in coverage directly connected to this story, given the damage to Russian refining infrastructure and the supply implications of rationing measures in the capital. In the Russian energy sector, Gazprom Neft — whose facilities were specifically cited as strike targets — and Lukoil featured in coverage as the producers most directly affected by the ongoing infrastructure degradation.
Russia pledged frequent and massive retaliatory strikes following what Cnbc TOP described as Ukraine's largest-ever drone attack on Moscow, a development causally linked to the refinery strikes driving the rationing measures. Russian authorities have characterised the escalation as a direct response to the infrastructure targeting campaign that has now resulted in visible domestic fuel supply restrictions in the capital.
Sources: Oilprice, Cnbc TOP, Guardian Business