Russia's Gasoline Shortage Eases Amid Import and Export Controls
Russia's fuel market is fully supplied with diesel and aviation fuel, with a small gasoline deficit that is improving due to refinery restarts, imports, and government measures. The situation has stabilized over the past week, though minor shortages persist in some regions.
Consensus
- Russia's domestic market is fully supplied with diesel fuel and aviation kerosene.
- There is a small deficit of gasoline (92, 95, 98 grades).
- The situation with gasoline has improved over the past week.
- The government has extended export bans on diesel fuel and has banned gasoline exports until January 2027.
- Imports of gasoline from friendly countries are helping to balance the market.
- The government is working with companies and regions to stabilize supply distribution.
Points of divergence
- The situation with gasoline at Russian gas stations has stabilized over the past week. — vm
- Minor gasoline shortages are observed in the Siberian and Ural federal districts due to uneven logistics. — vm
- The government has decided to extend the diesel fuel export ban and impose a gasoline export ban until the end of January 2027. — interfax
- The government extended the diesel fuel export ban until September 30, 2026. — vm
- The government has decided to allow temporary production of Euro-3 gasoline to cover the current deficit. — interfax
- The government previously allowed the production of Euro-3 gasoline as a temporary measure. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Novak claims domestic market is supplied with diesel fuel and aviation kerosene — Интерфакс
- Novak: Situation with gasoline in Russia began to improve — Вечерняя Москва
- Novak says fuel situation at gas stations has stabilized with a slight shortage in several regions — Интерфакс