AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Supply Shock: Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have pushed Russia into an unusual fix: seaborne gasoline imports from India. Reuters cites industry sources saying at least 60,000 tonnes have already been shipped, with two tankers carrying 30,000–40,000 tonnes each, and Russia aiming for up to 400,000 tonnes per month from multiple suppliers. Belarus as a Fuel Backstop: Belarus is now a key corridor for Russian demand, with rail exports reportedly rising to over 70,000 tonnes in early June—nearly tripling versus May—while Russia also discusses import subsidies tied to the cost of foreign deliveries. Market Pressure: Shortages are spreading across Russia’s 11 time zones, bringing rationing, long queues, and record retail price jumps. China-Belarus Industrial Links: Xi Jinping told Lukashenko in Beijing that China backs Belarus’ sovereignty and wants deeper industrial integration via parks and subnational cooperation. Diplomacy & Trade: Lukashenko is set to meet Indonesia’s Prabowo as both sides expand cooperation, including agriculture and supply deals.
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