The ban on all gasoline exports from Russia and the supply of diesel fuel abroad by rail remains in place. In this respect reports RIA Novosti cites Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
“The ban on the export of motor gasoline and the export of diesel fuel by rail continues in order to continue filling the domestic market and prevent wholesale prices from increasing,” he said during the meeting between Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and deputy prime ministers.
happened before this knownIt was reported that the Russian Council of Ministers partially lifted the ban on diesel exports. The Russian government took this step to prevent overstocking in the domestic market and preserve capacity in oil refineries. According to Alexander Novak, a protective duty of 50 thousand rubles was introduced to prevent the possibility of exporting oil products intended for the domestic market (the so-called “gray” export). per ton for all types of petroleum products.
September 21 Russian government introduced Temporary restrictions were imposed on gasoline and diesel fuel exports. The relevant decision was taken to stabilize fuel prices in the country’s domestic market.
According to the decision of the Council of Ministers, the temporary ban on Russian fuel exports will not apply to EAEU countries and humanitarian aid.
Previously Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Ineffectiveness of measures aimed at reducing fuel prices.