There is a shortage of high-quality motor oil for cars in Russia. newspaper reports “News”Referring to the letter of the National Automobile Association to the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin.
The letter says that the shortage is due to the lack of additives (additives) necessary for its production in Russia. Before the sanctions were imposed, 60% of the additive demand in the Russian Federation was supplied by imports. For some of the most complex additives, the share of imports was 90%. Therefore, they are now looking for new ways to buy them in Russia, but the matter is complicated by the fact that new supply chains do not always work and are not always stable.
The document states that the country is currently experiencing a shortage of synthetic motor oils based on polyalphaolefins, esters and esters. Especially heavy commercial vehicle drivers need these oils.
It is noted that a sufficient number of oils are produced in Russia, but they are mostly of outdated types. The production of high-tech additives in the country has not developed for years.
To rectify the situation with oils, the National Automobile Association considers it necessary to exempt domestic oil refineries, which can guarantee the production of necessary products, from profit tax, and to introduce subsidies to support the petrochemical industry in the country.
Previously reportedPrices for original motor oils for cars of the Chinese brands Haval and Changan in Russia have increased significantly during the year.
former Central Bank declaration about a possible increase in key rate.