Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak said that if the situation with prices in the Russian fuel market does not change, strict regulatory measures will be taken, comparable to those in force in the fertilizer market. This was reported by RIA News.
According to him, as a result of the ban on the export of gasoline and diesel, there is a decline in prices in the stock market. The decrease in prices is expected to be reflected in the small wholesale and retail sector as well as agricultural producers.
“Increasing prices is unacceptable. If the situation does not change, strict regulatory measures will be taken, comparable to those in force in the fertilizer market,” Novak emphasized.
The Deputy Prime Minister also instructed to take urgent measures to reduce fuel prices at gas stations of oil companies and the independent sector.
The federal tax and customs services were instructed to monitor the implementation of the ban on the export of gasoline and diesel fuel.
Before that, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov statedIt was stated that OPEC+ member countries do not currently plan to hold consultations on a possible increase in oil exports.
Previously recognizedWhen oil prices fall to $50 per barrel.