Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said authorities do not plan to completely ban diesel fuel exports. RIA News.
Answering the journalists’ question about whether there will be a ban on diesel fuel exports as well as restrictions on gasoline exports, Novak said that the government is not considering such a measure.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the situation is stable as twice as much fuel is produced compared to consumption in the agricultural sector where diesel fuel is used. Novak reminded that a delivery schedule for agricultural producers was signed between the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Agriculture in line with the applications from the regions.
Before that, a representative of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak approvedIt was stated that the country plans to impose a temporary ban on the sale of gasoline abroad as of March 1. The export restriction is expected to remain in effect for six months. The initiative is designed to offset the increase in demand for Russian fuel during the spring and summer months, when field work and planned repairs are carried out at oil refineries.
Previously FAS excited Lawsuits were filed against independent gas stations and oil depots due to increases in fuel prices.