Russia Imports Petrol and Revives Banned Fuel Grade as Drone Strikes Cripple Refining

Russia has begun importing petrol and temporarily authorised production of Euro 2 fuel — banned in 2013 for containing up to 50 times more sulphur than modern standards — as Ukrainian drone strikes cut national refining capacity by up to 20%. Shortages have spread across at least 10 regions, with fights breaking out at Moscow petrol stations. Analysts warn prolonged shortages could erode domestic support for the war.