The government of the aggressor country has decided to extend the ban on gasoline exports until the end of 2026. The restrictions will apply to both direct producers and traders. This was stated by russian Vice Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak, Bloomberg reports.
The reason for the fuel shortage in russia this summer was the regular strikes by Ukrainian forces on russian oil refineries. Due to the loss of capacity in a number of russian regions, it was necessary to introduce limits on the sale of gasoline and diesel fuel. To contain the situation, the russian authorities resorted to tough measures: the initial restrictions were supposed to be in effect only until July 31, but due to a shortage of refined products, they had to be extended.
At the same time, the ban on diesel fuel exports to the russian federation is planned to be lifted in the near future. According to Novak, this is necessary to avoid a surplus of diesel fuel on the domestic market and prevent a reduction in refining volumes at refineries. Despite statements by officials about the gradual stabilization of the situation, an acute shortage still persists in Siberia. To cover it, the Kremlin is even considering the possibility of importing fuel from Kazakhstan, although they themselves admit that Kazakhstani reserves may not be enough.
Recall that on July 8, the russian government announced the introduction of a ban on the export of diesel fuel. In early June, the russian federation banned the export of aviation kerosene, and in April, the export of gasoline.
Moscow was forced to take such measures due to a reduction in oil refining volumes as a result of Ukraine's strikes on oil refineries. Yesterday, July 22, it became known that in June the country reduced the production of petroleum products by almost a quarter compared to the same month last year.
As a result, russia was forced to start importing gasoline from India, as Reuters reported on July 1. Moreover, the media recently reported that the russian federation has asked Indian oil refineries to increase gasoline supplies.
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