With the diversified mechanism for fuel supply and competition, which was developed in 2022, Ukraine’s fuel market operation remains stable.
The relevant statement was made by A95 Consulting Group Director Serhii Kuiun.
As noted by the expert, Russians continue attacks on oil depots and oil processing facilities. Recently, the enemy has destroyed two oil depots in Odesa (one of them was attacked for the second time on August 18) and an oil depot in the Kyiv region’s Fastiv. On August 19, Russia also launched a massive attack with drones, ballistic and cruise missiles on Kremenchuk Oil Refinery, even though it had been standing idle for a long time.
“Nevertheless, the fuel market operation remains stable, with no signs of fuel shortages at filling stations or on the wholesale market. This is thanks to market pricing, maximum competition and a new fuel supply system, which was developed in 2022,” Kuiun stressed.
In his words, a geographically and logistically diversified mechanism is now in effect, which involves water, railway and road transport.
“Over the past three years, this system has been tested by blackouts, border blockade by Polish farmers and shelling, and has proven to be adapted to wartime conditions as much as possible. The response to the destruction of oil depots was the abandonment of fuel accumulation in favor of operational supplies,” Kuiun explained. (Ukrinform)