Russia's Perm fuel plant has paused activity following an August 21 drone attack. Industry sources confirmed the shutdown to Marine News Magazine and Arab News PK. Separate processing sector updates indicate billion-dollar fuel ventures flaring up deep-seated regional tensions across East Africa, according to reporting by The Conversation.
Australia's ageing oil refineries remain central to active national fuel security talks, as covered by the Herald Sun. Energy company Ampol reported a delayed oil market turnaround despite delivering strong first-half profits, according to Quantum Commodity Intelligence.