
Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly disrupted nine of Russia’s 35 major refineries over the past week, with affected facilities representing roughly 30% of national nameplate refining capacity. The reported capacity total is about 2.2 million barrels per day, though the article notes that disrupted nameplate capacity does not equal lost output and estimates actual processing losses could be lower.
Refinery disruptions can reduce Russian diesel production and export availability, tightening fuel supply and supporting diesel prices. Potentially higher fuel costs can also lift agricultural production and transport expenses.
After 250 past bullish geopolitics events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median +1.7% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -3.6% to +8.7%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 626 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +2.1% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -2.3% to +8.5%), and +1.6% over 20.
After 656 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.9% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -2.7% to +6.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.