Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak explained on Rossiya 1 that easing the ban on diesel exports enabled the country to supply abroad about two thirds of the volume it previously shipped. He outlined this figure during an interview on the state channel, emphasizing how the shift in policy opened a channel for broader international delivery.
Novak noted that diesel is exported through ports where it is transported via the domestic pipeline network. He pointed out that roughly sixty to seventy percent of the restarted diesel exports are routed through this pipeline-linked approach, underscoring the efficiency of the existing infrastructure in delivering fuel to international markets.
The remarks come in a context where European energy markets have faced supply concerns, with Novak attributing a portion of the fuel shortage to the price caps imposed by Western governments on Russian oil and the knock-on effects these policies have on production and distribution networks.
According to Novak, sales of Russian oil continue to find buyers in friendly states and often proceed without regard to the ceilings set by some trading partners, suggesting ongoing demand despite the price limits and the political framing surrounding these transactions.
Earlier, President Vladimir Putin addressed participants at a plenary session of the Russian Energy Week. He warned that if European countries frame the purchase of Russian energy resources as a moral issue, they might move to sever all gas purchases from Russia by any available means. The discussion highlighted the geopolitical tensions surrounding energy supply and the potential consequences for European energy security and pricing dynamics.
There is also note that oil prices could dip to around fifty dollars per barrel under certain market conditions, a benchmark that has historically influenced policy decisions and export strategies in Russia and among its trading partners. The interplay between price movements, export controls, and international demand has continued to shape the energy landscape in the region and beyond, with policymakers closely watching how shifts in policy affect global energy flows and regional stability. [citation attribution: official statements and broadcasts]