Prices are rising: how serious are the consequences of the attack on the Moscow oil refinery

Prices are rising: how serious are the consequences of the attack on the Moscow oil refinery Petro Sineokiy

The attack on the Moscow Oil Refinery turned out to be truly powerful. This is one of the large and modern oil refineries, which is important for Moscow.

Former Russian Energy Minister and oppositionist Vladimir Milov told Channel about this, noting that, judging by the video, they managed to hit the production equipment. It was a truly successful attack.

Why is the Moscow Oil Refinery important

As Milov noted, this plant is the main supplier of petroleum products to Moscow. Recently, the plant has been modernized.

It has a high refining depth. High yield of light oil products. I think that this can create a serious problem. Especially since there was a fire at the Omsk Oil Refinery last week. And this is the most modern refinery of its kind in Russia. They can have big problems there, Milov said.

We should not forget that some equipment breaks down on its own. Russians cannot simply replace it because of sanctions. All such things gradually affect the Russian economy. For example, prices for high-octane gasoline A-98 have increased there.

Since the beginning of August, prices for A-98 have increased by 3 rubles per liter. And since the beginning of the year, by more than 7 rubles per liter. This also indicates that they are unable to repair the installations that produce such gasoline, Milov noted.