Russia significantly curtailed the export of gasoline and jet fuel to Central Asia and Afghanistan in June to supply the domestic fuel market amid crisis conditions.
According to Reuters, the volumes of rail exports of jet fuel from Russia decreased by 92% in June compared to May. Gasoline supplies dropped by 34%, while diesel fuel exports increased by 70,200 tons. These changes were forced measures due to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, which led to a fuel deficit within the country.
The authorities of Tajikistan claim that fuel reserves are sufficient to supply the country for 60 days. Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan is searching for alternative ways to obtain the necessary resources. The situation was also influenced by Russia’s introduction of fuel export restrictions, except for government agreements.
Despite the reduction in exports in June, total fuel supplies from Russia to Central Asia and Afghanistan in the first half of 2026 rose by 7% compared to the same period last year. This indicates the strategic importance of such supplies for regions dependent on imports.
Ukraine continues to strike strategic targets to reduce Russia’s ability to conduct military operations, particularly oil refineries and fuel infrastructure facilities. This may lead to further changes in supply and price fluctuations.
| Month | Gasoline export volumes, thousand tons | Jet fuel export volumes, thousand tons | Diesel fuel export volumes, thousand tons |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 150.9 | 50.0 | 167.5 |
| June | 99.3 | 3.8 | 237.7 |
