Russia will begin importing diesel after Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries triggered a shortage estimated at nearly 40%, prompting filling stations to impose purchase limits and farmers to report supply shortages.

The damage has triggered fuel shortages and export bans, forcing Moscow to halt exports of gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel while increasing fuel imports to meet domestic demand.

Russia will begin importing diesel after Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries triggered a shortage estimated at nearly 40%, prompting filling stations to impose purchase limits and…