Russia has extended the temporary ban on gasoline and fuel exports, including producers and intermediaries, until the end of next February, the Russian news agency Interfax said, citing a government website.
“The new decree extended the temporary ban on the export of gasoline outside the country until February 28, 2026, inclusive. It will be valid for all exporters, including direct producers,” the website wrote.
The decree also extends the ban on the export of marine fuel, vacuum gas oil and other types of gas oils, including volumes purchased at exchange auctions, until 28 February 2026. In this case, the restriction will not apply to direct producers of petroleum products.
Russia introduced the measures at the end of August due to the exacerbation of the fuel crisis.
Several major refineries were attacked by drones in August and September, including Surgutneftegaz's Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery, Lukoil's Volgograd refinery and Rosneft's Samara group of refineries.
Prices for gasoline, which are tightly monitored by authorities, were up 10.2%, above general inflation, since the start of the year, with the spike in part attributed to a step up in Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Last October, US President Donald Trump mentioned “long lines waiting for gasoline” and said the Russian “economy is going to collapse.”
Trump said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin should settle the war in Ukraine which was making Russia look bad.
