# Impact of energy infrastructure attacks on global fuel

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/impact-of-energy-infrastructure-attacks-on-global-fuel
> Updated: 2026-09-04T13:56:53.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and refineries are causing an ‘energy shock’ and exerting pressure on global fuel prices. Following these strikes, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered large-scale counterattacks against Ukrainian energy facilities using drones and long-range precision weaponry.

In recent comments to Fox News, Bessent attributed global energy market volatility and rising fuel prices to these Ukrainian strikes, noting that the situation is further compounded by ongoing conflicts in Iran. 

As market instability continues, with Brent crude oil trading at approximately $97 per barrel and U.S. oil prices approaching record levels, Bessent defended his decision to engage in bilateral communications with Russian officials. Following a meeting with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov during a G20 summit, Bessent faced criticism from some European allies. He defended the engagement, arguing that direct involvement is necessary for conflict resolution, stating, ‘If the parties do not speak and if we are not involved, how can the conflict be resolved?’

## Claims

- Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure are contributing to global energy market price shocks. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The conflict in Iran is also a factor in the current global energy shock. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The U.S. invited Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to a G20 meeting. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Brent crude oil prices rose to approximately $97 per barrel. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Direct dialogue with Russia is necessary to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Scott Bessent links Ukrainian energy strikes to global price shocks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blames Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and conflicts in Iran for rising global energy prices and market instability.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scott-bessent-blames-ukraine-for-rising-global-energy-prices

### 2026-09-02: US Treasury Secretary warns of fuel price rises due to Ukraine attacks on Russian energy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure are driving up global fuel prices and causing an energy shock.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-treasury-secretary-warns-of-fuel-price-rises-due-to-ukraine-attacks-on-russian-energy

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