Russia's Gasoline Shortage Eases Amid Import and Export Controls
Novak also reported that several refineries have already placed additional volumes of fuel on the domestic market, after which the situation improved.
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 (4 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
- Novak noted minor fuel shortage at gas stations — Москва 24