The government has permitted the production and import into Russia…
The government has permitted the production and import into Russia of Euro-2 fuel, which was banned in Russia in 2013. Euro-2 fuel, containing 50 times more sulfur than modern fuel, will return to Russia.
Consensus
- The Russian government has permitted the production, import, and sale of gasoline conforming to Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-Four standards until July 1, 2027.
- The measure is described as temporary and an anti-crisis response to fuel supply shortages.
- The decision aims to ensure stable fuel supply and prevent potential shortages on the domestic market.
- The move does not represent a long-term change in environmental policy on motor fuel standards.
- Fuel stations must clearly display the environmental class of the fuel being sold.
- The fuel shortage in Russia is linked to attacks on oil refineries and other oil infrastructure.
Points of divergence
- Euro-2 fuel allows for greater gasoline output without deep oil refining, which is the reason for its potential reintroduction. — tg_moscowmap
- Fuel prices have decreased for the first time since the start of the crisis, with benzene prices dropping by 1.44% and diesel by 2.24% by August 3. — tg_istories_media
- Euro-2 fuel contains 50 times more sulfur than modern fuel and includes banned additives like monomethyl aniline (MMA), which is toxic and carcinogenic. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- 64.5% of vehicles in Russia are designed for Euro-4 or higher fuel, and 100% of vehicles made after 2016 require Euro-4 or higher. — fontanka
Coverage (12 sources)
- In Russia, sale of gasoline of lower environmental class allowed — Радио Свобода
- Government allowed production and import of banned for over 10 years Euro-2 gasoline — The Moscow Times
- Gasoline prices dropped for the first time since the crisis began. At the same time, the government allowed selling "Euro-2" fuel, which was banned... — Важные истории
- Anti-crisis measure'. The government temporarily allowed the sale and import of Euro-2 and Euro-3 gasoline — Фонтанка
- Government allowed sale of Euro-2 gasoline in Russia for a year — Коммерсантъ
- In Russia, sale of Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline has been permitted for a limited time — Вести
- In Russia, Euro-2 gasoline may be temporarily reintroduced. They want to allow it for the coming year to increase fuel volumes on the market. — Новости Москвы
- Russian Government allowed production, import and sale of gasoline of outdated standards «Euro-2», «Euro-3» and «Euro-4» until 1 and... — Varlamov News
- Russian Ministry of Finance allowed import, production and use of Euro 2, Euro 3, Euro 4 gasoline until July 1, 2027 — Интерфакс
- Government of the Russian Federation allowed production, import and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3, Euro-4 gasoline until July 1, 2027, reports Ministry of Energy. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Cabinet allows circulation of gasoline with Euro-3 specifications in Russia by end of year, according to published decree... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russian government allowed part of NPPZ to produce gasoline according to Euro-3 standards by end of year, according to decree... — Varlamov News