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Detailed Report on Ukraine's Sourcing of Refined Oil Products in 2025
Ukraine's refining infrastructure has been severely compromised due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly following the destruction of the Kremenchug refinery in June 2025 and other attacks on oil facilities. This has led to a significant reliance on imported refined products like gasoline and diesel to meet domestic demand for civilian and military needs. The data below is compiled from industry reports, trade analytics, and news articles published in 2025.
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Impact of Ukrainian Refining Infrastructure Being Out of Action
Destruction of Key Refineries
Ukraine imports energy products to meet its needs, including Indian-origin diesel fuel, after loss of key refinery, analyst says (Published: 2025-09-08, 10:16)
That Reuters article states that the loss of Ukrainian oil refineries this summer has forced traders to seek imports to compensate. Specifically, the Kremenchug oil refinery, a critical facility, was "finally destroyed" in June 2025 after enduring dozens of cruise and ballistic missile strikes. Serhiy Kuyun, head of the Ukrainian fuel consultancy A-95, noted this on Facebook, highlighting that the refinery’s loss has significantly reduced domestic refining capacity.
The Kremenchug refinery, operated by Ukrtatnafta, was one of Ukraine’s largest, with a capacity of approximately 200,000 barrels per day before the war. Its destruction, coupled with ongoing attacks, has left Ukraine with limited ability to produce its own diesel, necessitating reliance on imports.
