Ukraine’s New Refinery Tactic Is Fueling Russia’s Gasoline Crisis

Russia’s deputy prime minister kept walking but couldn't shake off a gaggle of reporters with questions about the country’s growing fuel crisis.

Aleksandr Novak admitted oil production had fallen due to “unscheduled maintenance” at refineries but avoided saying why it was needed.

That was June 4.

Come June 9, the Energy Ministry issued a statement that nailed it.

“Companies in the fuel and energy sector have encountered an increase in enemy air attacks, leading to temporary complications in supplies,” it said.…