Long-haul clean tanker demand rises on Russian diesel exports woes

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Russia's fuel export bans and sustained attacks on its oil infrastructure by Ukraine have reshaped clean tanker demand, favoring long-haul routes over short-haul regional trade. In June 2026, refined product exports from Russia fell significantly, impacting tanker market dynamics.

Russia’s fuel export bans and ongoing attacks on its oil infrastructure by Ukraine are forcing a structural shift in clean tanker markets, broadly favoring long-haul routes while pressuring short-haul regional trade. In June 2026, Russia’s exports of refined products experienced a significant downturn, falling by 14% month over month to 1.613 million b/d, down from ...