Russia Receives Fuel from Belarus at Max Capacity
Peskov stated that Russia is grateful to Belarus for fuel deliveries.
Consensus
- Purchases of gasoline from Belarus to Russia are occurring at maximum capacity.
- Belarus has committed to fulfilling all previously agreed obligations regarding fuel supplies to Russia.
- Belarusian refineries are operating near their maximum capacity.
- Russia has expressed gratitude toward Belarus for its response to increased fuel demand.
- The issue of fuel supplies was discussed during meetings between Russian and Belarusian leaders.
Points of divergence
- Current gasoline supply volumes from Belarus to Russia are close to the limits of Belarusian refinery capabilities. — kommersant
- Gasoline sales from Belarus to the Russian exchange decreased by about four times in August compared to July. — kommersant
- Average daily deliveries from Belarus have decreased by 11.4%. — kommersant
- The share of Belarusian gasoline on the Russian market has increased since supply disruptions began, but the exact figure is difficult to estimate. — kommersant
- Further increase in deliveries from Belarus is unlikely, and a planned maintenance at the Novopolotsk refinery in September may limit export capacity. — kommersant
- Russia could increase gasoline imports via sea shipments from distant countries if needed. — kommersant
- Russia increased gasoline imports from Belarus in June to a historical maximum, reaching 141,000 tons between June 1 and 25. — vesti
- Kazakhstani refineries (Pavlodar and Atyrau) were not used for fuel exports to Russia due to sanctions risks and payment issues, despite being granted quotas. — m24
- Only the 'Kondensat' refinery in Kazakhstan agreed to supply fuel to Russia, sending 9,000 tons in July. — m24
- The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has opened 45 cases against participants in the fuel market since the beginning of the year. — m24
Coverage (6 sources)
- Import of gasoline from Belarus to Russia reached the limit of capabilities — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov stated that fuel deliveries from Belarusian refineries to Russia are at 'maximum' — Коммерсантъ
- Minsk reacts sensitively to Russia's fuel needs, says Peskov — Вести
- Peskov reported that fuel deliveries from Belarusian refineries to Russia are at maximum — Интерфакс
- Peskov stated that Russia is grateful to Belarus for fuel deliveries — Москва 24
- Lukashenko: Belarus will fulfill all obligations for fuel deliveries to Russia — Вечерняя Москва
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