There has been a significant shortage of aviation fuel on the Russian market, causing restrictions on refueling planes at several major airports in the country.
Problems with aviation kerosene supply began at the end of May after a series of strikes on oil refineries. As a result, airports in Makhachkala, Mineralnye Vody, Krasnodar, Astrakhan, and Nizhny Novgorod have imposed restrictions on refueling volumes. Aircraft are provided only with the necessary amount of fuel for a specific flight, and fixed limits have been set for international routes.
The situation worsened when airlines began receiving notifications about the inability to provide refueling according to current contracts in such cities as St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Ufa. Transactions with aviation fuel on the St. Petersburg Commodity Exchange have almost stopped, and wholesale prices have risen to a record 113,000 rubles per ton.
In response, the Russian government imposed a temporary ban on the export of aviation fuel until November 30, 2026. It is worth noting that oil refining volumes in Russia reached a 17-year low in May, as attacks led to significant delays in the operation of refineries.
| City | Refueling Status |
|---|---|
| Makhachkala | Restricted |
| Mineralnye Vody | Restricted |
| Krasnodar | Restricted |
| Astrakhan | Restricted |
| Nizhny Novgorod | Restricted |
