Russia will turn to Asia to import aviation kerosene.

Russia is expected to import aviation fuel from Asia to alleviate supply problems caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and oil storage facilities, according to sources cited by Reuters on Friday (6). According to the information, at least 200,000 barrels of aviation kerosene will be shipped from Chiba, Japan, during the first half of July. The cargo will initially go to South Korea before being sent to the Russian market through commercial companies. The need for imports highlights the pressure on the Russian supply system, following the intensification of Ukrainian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. Fuel shortages are already beginning to affect the domestic market. The Russian government has adopted measures to restrict the sale of refined products, while farmers warn that the lack of diesel could compromise harvesting operations in the coming weeks.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.