Russian refineries boost oil processing by 25% after drone strikes cease

Russian oil refineries have significantly increased crude oil processing volumes following the cessation of unmanned aerial vehicle attacks. According to information obtained by Reuters from industry sources, processing rates rose by 25% in the second half of October.

Cease in infrastructure strikes

The last recorded attacks in October were strikes on oil processing facilities in Ryazan and Surgut. No new attacks have been documented since 16 October. This pause allowed Russian plants to accelerate the restoration of production units.

According to three sources, oil processing volumes rose to approximately 5 million barrels a day by the middle of the second half of October. This is a quarter more than at the beginning of the month.

Increased diesel production and exports

Against the backdrop of increased overall oil processing, refineries have boosted diesel fuel output. Its exports have partially resumed under agreements with the United States.

According to source estimates, diesel production at Russian refineries increased by at least 50,000 metric tonnes a day in October, reaching a level of 225,000 tonnes a day (approximately 1.7 million barrels). Of this volume, approximately 80,000 tonnes a day accounts for export-grade diesel fuel.