Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskyy says - CNBC

US · 2026-10-03

1. Step 1 · The triggerUkraine intensifies strikes on Russian oil refineries, raising the risk of physical damage and output disruption at Russian refining assets.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onRefinery disruption reduces Russian refined-product output, tightening global refined-product supply and lifting refining margins and product prices.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onHigher refined-product prices and war-risk premia raise energy and freight costs for US importers and SMEs.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs with fuel-intensive operations see input costs rise, squeezing margins unless they pass costs through.

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