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3 Tankers of Russian Diesel Headed for North America, Russian Deputy PM Says

Alexander Novak said Russian companies could supply 500,000 metric tons in October.

Regions Calling: More Questions Than Answers After Latest Black Sea Oil Spill

The Krasnodar region is reeling from the environmental fallout of a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil tanker. Officials have offered few details.

Russian Firms Stand to Gain Most From Trump’s Diesel Deal, Analysts Say

While Russian firms stand to benefit from looser export restrictions, the promised shipments may do little to bring down U.S. fuel prices.

Russia’s Oil and Gas Revenues Forecast to Rise 10% Year-on-Year in October to $12Bln

October revenue is expected to exceed September levels by about 164 billion rubles, or 36%.

Kremlin Says Russia Restarts Diesel Exports After Deal With Trump

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the exports would have a positive impact on global markets, but would not fully stabilize them.

Ukrainian Drones Spark Fire at Ryazan Refinery as Zelensky Vows to Resume Attacks

“The block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done,” Zelensky told the FT, accusing Russia of refusing to follow the Trump-announced deal.

Fire Spreads at Rostov Oil Terminal After Drone Attack

The blaze at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery’s terminal has spread to eight of its 12 storage tanks, the independent news outlet Astra reported.

Russia’s Krasnodar Region Raises Alert as Oil Washes Ashore on Black Sea Coast

Governor Veniamin Kondratyev attributed the spill to “accidents” involving vessels targeted by Ukrainian naval drones on Oct. 6.

Oil-Covered Birds Found Along Russia’s Black Sea Coast After Tanker Fire

A wildlife rehabilitation center has appealed for additional volunteers to help treat and feed the birds.

Rostov Oil Terminal Burns for Third Day After Reported Ukrainian Drone Attack

The terminal transfers petroleum products onto sea and river tankers for export and has reportedly been used to supply fuel to the Russian military.

Germany Sticks to Russia Sanctions After Trump Diesel Announcement

Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to the global market to ease fuel prices. Kyiv's allies are not supportive.

Rosneft Recruits Anti-Aircraft Gun Crews to Defend Samara Refinery Against Ukrainian Drones – Vyorstka

The Kuibyshev refinery, on the Volga River, has been repeatedly targeted since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Russia’s Currency Buying Spree Set to Pressure Ruble as Oil Revenues Rise

The ministry said it would buy 279.4 billion rubles ($3.30 billion) worth of foreign currency between Oct. 7 and Nov. 6 under Russia’s fiscal rule.

OPEC+ Agrees to Keep November Oil Output Targets Steady

OPEC+ has been raising output targets for much of 2026 after years of production cuts, but most of the increases stayed on paper.

Ukraine Will Hit Russian Refineries in Response to Moscow's ‘New Doctrine’ of Airstrikes

Zelensky says Russia's shift represents Putin's desire to appear strong at a time when his military is losing ground in a key frontline region.

U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Involve Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Deal, NYT Reports

Putin reportedly raised the deal during a Sept. 5 meeting with Witkoff and Kushner at the Kremlin.

Russia Will Consider Partial Lifting of Diesel Export Ban in Case of Overproduction, Novak Says

Novak said that the situation with Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure has remained "tense."

Russia’s Crude Exports Rise as Diesel Ban Limits Gains From Higher Oil Prices

The increase could help Moscow fund its rising military spending, but it comes with a costly trade-off.

Russian Far East Crude Tops $120 Per Barrel as Middle East Supply Shocks Drive Chinese Demand

The buying spree pushed the ESPO grade’s price premium over benchmark ICE Brent to record levels of $20 to $30 per barrel.

Syzran and Saratov Oil Refineries Halt Operations After Drone Attacks, Sources Say

Industry sources said the Syzran plant paused operations on Tuesday, while the Saratov refinery halted work last Friday.

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