The Russian government is once again discussing the possibility of imposing a temporary ban on diesel fuel exports from the country. The newspaper writes about this “Vedomosti” He said, citing two sources familiar with the course of consultations in the Council of Ministers.
According to one of them, Russian authorities may block the export of diesel to “non-producers”, that is, traders, oil depots and other participants in the motor fuel market. One of the sources stated that sellers are taking volumes abroad for the domestic market. The government said it took into account that the purchase of diesel fuel for the Far North and other regions of the country with a harsh climate will begin in August as part of northern deliveries.
According to another source, the issue of introducing this ban was discussed at the meeting of the government commission on customs, tariff and non-tariff regulations on June 7.
Russian President Vladimir Putin in June extended the ban For the supply of oil and oil products from the Russian Federation at a ceiling price until December 31, 2024.
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