Moscow, Aug 22. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated…

Moscow, Aug 22. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that several oil refineries in Russia have exited repairs, and an increase in fuel supply volumes to the domestic market is expected.

Consensus

Several oil refineries in Russia have resumed operations after maintenance.
The resumption of refinery operations is expected to increase fuel supply volumes on the domestic market.
Vice-Prime Minister Alexander Novak made statements about the situation during the second stage of the XXIII Congress of the 'United Russia' party on August 22.
The government is monitoring the situation through a federal task force that meets twice a week with regions and companies.
Logistics play a key role in the expected increase in fuel deliveries.
The government has taken measures to stabilize the fuel market, including optimizing maintenance schedules and redirecting previously accumulated fuel stocks.

Points of divergence

Journalists have reported supply disruptions and shortages in automotive lubricants, with prices doubling over the past two months and delivery times extending to two weeks. — vm
A new wave of fuel shortage may occur in September due to planned maintenance at major Russian and Belarusian refineries. — vm
The government has extended the ban on gasoline exports until January 31, 2027, diesel export ban for producers until September 1 and for non-producers until January 31, 2026, and kerosene export ban until November 30. — interfax
Russia began importing petroleum products in July. — interfax
The government has maximized the load on operating refineries, shortened current maintenance periods, and postponed planned maintenance. — interfax
The situation is being managed manually in a federal task force. — interfax
On August 21, Novak instructed relevant agencies to continue filling the domestic fuel market. — vedomosti
A meeting was held with representatives from Minenergo, Minselkhoz, FAS, the Council of Federation, the State Duma, industry companies, and regional leaders. — vedomosti
It was decided to label the environmental class of fuel sold at Russian gas stations. — vedomosti
Novak held a meeting to optimize the schedule of planned refinery maintenance to minimize market supply risks. — vesti
The seasonal increase in fuel demand coincided with a series of unplanned refinery maintenance events. — interfax
Fuel sales restrictions have been introduced in various regions of Russia. — interfax

Coverage (14 sources)

Novak reported on increased fuel supplies after repair of several refineries — Ведомости
Novak stated on commissioning several refineries after repairs — Вечерняя Москва
In Russia, several oil refineries were repaired, authorities expect 'increase in volumes of gasoline deliveries' — Дождь
In Russia, several refineries have been repaired, authorities expect 'increase in volumes of gasoline deliveries' — Дождь (Telegram)
Novak: several refineries recently completed repairs — Вести
Government expects growth in fuel supplies to the Russian market — Вести
Novak reported that several refineries resumed operations after repairs — Интерфакс
Several refineries have already been put into operation after repairs, fuel supply to Russia expected to rise, Novak said. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Novak reported on the restoration of work at several refineries after repairs — Коммерсантъ
Novak promised improvement in fuel situation in Russia after refinery repairs — Вечерняя Москва
Novak: Cabinet expects completion of repairs to a number of oil refineries in the near future — Ведомости
Novak: authorities expect several refineries to come out of repair soon — Коммерсантъ
Russian Cabinet of Ministers expects exit from repairs of a number of NPPZ in the near future — Интерфакс
Novak: Cabinet expects that a number of refineries will exit repairs in the near future — Вести

Moscow, Aug 22. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated…

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