EconomyHas Russia’s fuel crisis opened a new oil market for Iran in Central Asia?

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have caused fuel shortages, prompting Central Asian countries that depend on Moscow to seek alternatives. Tajikistan has begun receiving Iranian oil and petroleum products, while Iran agreed to establish a joint refinery in Kyrgyzstan and supply it with crude. Russia has imposed fuel rationing, restricted exports and is considering a diesel-export ban.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-07 06:33Original