The Russian government has extended its ban on gasoline, diesel and other fuel exports until January 31, 2027, the TASS news agency reported, citing the cabinet. However, according to Reuters, the deadlines differ by fuel type: diesel exports are banned until August 31, 2026, while gasoline exports are banned until January 31, 2027.
The government said the decision was made “in order to maintain a stable situation on the domestic fuel market.” On Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the export ban would be extended until the end of 2026, while the ban on diesel exports would be lifted “as the market recovers.”
In April, Russia imposed a full ban on gasoline exports, intended to prevent shortages during a period of high demand. In June, the government also banned the export of aviation kerosene.
The bans come amid Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries and the conflict in the Middle East, which has driven up oil prices and raised the prospect of a global aviation fuel shortage, TASS noted.