Highlights State subsidies, renewed export flows boost processing economics Legislation changes, sanctions could pose new challenges Russian refineries are reaping the benefits of state subsidies for domestic production coupled with strong summer demand, but the threat of a tougher winter and a heavier EU sanctions burden now looms. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Refinery runs are increasing for now and most plants, apart from those undergoing maintenance, are ramping up gasoline and diesel production as Russians opt to head for domestic holiday destinations after many international airlines suspended flights to and from Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. According to Kommersant daily, Russian refinery throughput could reach 24 million mt in July as oil companies restore runs to last year’s levels. In July 2021, Russian refineries processed 23.51 million mt, according to energy ministry data. Recent data has been unavailable […]