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> Russian Fuel Inflation Locks the Central Bank Into Rate Restraint

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Ukrainian refinery strikes are driving domestic fuel shortages and inflation, forcing the Bank of Russia to hold its key rate high rather than ease at its October meeting.

// Cascade Logic

Refinery-strike fuel shortage → domestic pump-price inflation → Bank of Russia holds key rate (no October cut)