Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that the country's gasoline export ban will remain in effect until the end of the year.
Key facts
- •Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed the gasoline export ban extension.
- •The restriction applies to both fuel producers and non-producers.
- •The gasoline ban was initially scheduled to expire on July 31, 2026.
- •Diesel export restrictions were implemented on July 8, 2026.
- •Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries contributed to the fuel crisis prompting these measures.
Russia will extend its ban on gasoline exports until the end of 2026, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The decision, reported by the state news agency TASS, applies to both fuel producers and non-producers.
Status of Diesel Exports
While the gasoline export ban is set to continue, authorities are considering lifting the ban on diesel exports. Novak stated this would occur as the market recovers, noting the need to prevent refineries from facing issues related to oversupply and reduced processing volumes.
Context of Fuel Restrictions
The current gasoline export ban was originally implemented on April 1, 2026, with an initial expiration date of July 31. Additionally, the Russian government imposed a ban on diesel fuel exports on July 8, following a fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian strikes on domestic oil refineries.
Timeline
- April 1, 2026The Russian government implemented a ban on gasoline exports.
- July 8, 2026Russian authorities banned diesel fuel exports.
- July 31, 2026The original expiration date for the gasoline export ban.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Meduza (English).
