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Kazakh oil refinery to process Russian crude, send fuel back to Russia amid shortage

Russia is turning to Kazakhstan to process its crude oil and alleviate domestic fuel shortages.

By · Published August 28, 2026  10:11 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026  15:00 UTC

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The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage. However, some refineries later refused to supply gasoline to Russia due to sanction risks.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Russia is turning to Kazakhstan to process its crude oil and alleviate domestic fuel shortages.
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The move comes as Russia faces petrol shortages and Kazakh refineries grapple with sanction risks. Russia's fuel shortage is prompting a shift in its oil refining strategy. Kazakhstan's largest refineries have been reluctant to supply gasoline to Russia due to potential sanction risks.

However, the Kondensat refinery in Kazakhstan is now processing Russian crude and exporting a significant portion of the refined fuel back to Russia. The arrangement affects both Russian and Kazakh energy sectors. Russia benefits from increased fuel supplies amid domestic shortages.

Kazakhstan, meanwhile, gains from processing fees and potential export revenues. The Kondensat refinery has already begun supplying small batches of gasoline to Russia.

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The obvious questions

Why is Russia turning to Kazakhstan for oil refining?

Russia is facing petrol shortages and is seeking alternative refining capacities due to sanction risks affecting its own refineries.

What percentage of refined products will be sent back to Russia?

70% of the refined products from Kazakhstan's Kondensat refinery will be sent back to Russia.

Has Kazakhstan already started supplying gasoline to Russia?

Yes, Kazakhstan has already begun supplying small batches of gasoline to Russia.

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