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Is Russia’s fuel crisis a temporary squeeze or the collapse of an industry? Two leading economists debated the question, unable to agree on how much refining capacity is left.

energy_supply_shockRussiaMeduza31 Aug, 20:22 UTC

Context

Is Russia’s fuel crisis a temporary squeeze or the collapse of an industry? Two leading economists debated the question, unable to agree on how much refining capacity is left.  Meduza Putin Hit by Record Disaster as Humiliating Crisis Escalates  The Daily Beast Defense Forces confirm strikes on Kirishi Oil Refinery and Yeysk Airfield in Russia  Ukrinform Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports  The Guardian Major Russian oil refinery in flames after drone strike, Ukrainian General Staff confirms  The Kyiv Independent

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No clear market signal

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Severity
the event's market impact, 1–5
Direction
/ likely price move for the asset
Exp. move
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Ssmall<1%
Mmoderate1–5%
Llarge>5%
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Not investment advice · for informational purposes only. Generated 2 Sept, 00:02 UTC