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EconomyHow Russian Fuel Shortages and Ukrainian Strikes Are Opening Doors for Iranian Oil in Central Asia
Central Asian nations like Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are turning to Iranian oil as Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure create severe fuel shortages in Moscow. While offering a temporary stopgap, analysts question the long-term logistical and economic sustainability of the trade.
Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
EconomyUkrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Refineries Spark Severe Fuel Panics Across Central Asia
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure have triggered severe fuel shortages and long queues in Russia, driving a wave of cross-border fuel smuggling and shortages across Central Asian nations.
Al Jazeera English|August 24, 2026|1