According to data from S&P Global Commodities at Sea (CAS) cited by the Kommerszant newspaper, Russia is slated to receive its first imported gasoline cargo from Turkey by the end of August. The MR-class tanker Wendrix, carrying a 25-to-50-thousand-ton capacity equivalent to roughly 200,000 barrels of gasoline, departed from the port of Mersin and is currently heading toward a Baltic Sea port, based on tracking data from VesselFinder.
Fuel Origins and Maritime Transit Routes
The precise manufacturing origin of the fuel loaded onto the Wendrix remains unknown. However, market analytics from CAS and Kpler show this marks the fifth known imported gasoline shipment to reach Russia since July. Over the past month, Russian ports have accepted three separate vessels loaded via ship-to-ship transfers near Egypt’s coast. Those transfers originated from the Vadinar terminal in India. An additional gasoline shipment of unknown origin arrived from Morocco, a detail highlighted by S&P Global, which noted that Morocco’s sole oil refinery was shut down back in 2015.
Broader Import Volumes and Domestic Supply
Analysts estimate that total seaborne gasoline deliveries to Russia have surpassed 1 million hordó (barrels) since late July. Deputy Prime Minister Alekszandr Novak reported on Wednesday that several domestic oil refineries have resumed operations, signaling expectations in Moscow for an overall improvement in fuel supply. Novak later told Interfax on Saturday that shortages are strictly confined to gasoline due to ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks on refining facilities, while adequate volumes of diesel fuel and kerosene remain readily available across the country.
Did you know? According to S&P Global data, seaborne gasoline imports to Russia have climbed past the 1 million barrel mark since July, driven primarily by refinery disruptions following drone strikes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Russia importing gasoline from Turkey and other nations?
According to reports from Kommerszant and S&P Global, the imports stem from domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian oil refining facilities.
What types of fuel are currently in short supply in Russia?
Deputy Prime Minister Alekszandr Novak stated that shortages affect gasoline exclusively, while diesel and kerosene supplies remain fully adequate.
How much gasoline is the Turkish tanker carrying?
According to S&P Global CAS data cited by Kommerszant, the tanker Wendrix is transporting approximately 200,000 barrels of gasoline from the Turkish port of Mersin.
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