Russian refineries to boost spending on protection, deputy PM says
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says increased investment in refinery protection is also expected to help ease the country's fuel shortage.
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Russian oil refineries are set to allocate substantial funds toward strengthening their protection, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
Novak said the additional investment in safeguarding refining facilities is also expected to contribute to easing the fuel shortage that has affected parts of the Russian market.
The deputy prime minister did not specify the exact amount of funding involved or a timeline for the planned security upgrades, nor did he detail which refineries would be prioritized for the additional protective measures.
Russia's fuel supply has faced pressure in recent months, with refineries periodically affected by disruptions. Authorities have pointed to infrastructure protection as one element of a broader effort to stabilize domestic fuel production and distribution.
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