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WAR & ESCALATION

Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

·Deutsche Welle·Impact 4/5 · High

Russia is facing a severe fuel crisis due to attacks on its oil refineries, resulting in empty pumps and long wait times for gasoline. This shortage is causing widespread frustration among ordinary Russians, who are growing increasingly angry about the situation. According to dissident Russian economists, this rising discontent could potentially help bring an end to the Ukraine war, as the government may be forced to re-evaluate its priorities and seek a resolution to the conflict in order to address the fuel shortage and placate the public.

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Why it matters

Russia's fuel crisis could weaken its ability to wage war, potentially leading to a resolution. The shortage of fuel is causing growing anger among Russians, which could put pressure on the government to end the conflict.

Market impact

Impact score
4 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
War & escalation
Model confidence
60%

Markets & countries in focus

RussiaUkraine

Transmission channels

Fuel shortages worsenRussian public anger growsGovernment pressured to negotiateUkrainian assets riseRussian assets fall

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Ukrainian assets
  • European equities

Under pressure

  • Russian assets
  • Defense stocks

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