The Russian government has allowed the production and import of…
The Russian government has allowed the production and import of gasoline with a reduced environmental class – from Euro-2 to Euro-4. The Russian Cabinet has permitted the production, import, and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4 gasoline until July 1, 2027, the Ministry of Energy reported.
Consensus
- The Russian government has temporarily permitted the production, import, and sale of gasoline meeting Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4 standards until July 1, 2027.
- The decision is described as temporary and anti-crisis in nature.
- The measure aims to ensure stable fuel supply and prevent potential shortages on the domestic market.
- The long-term environmental policy regarding fuel standards will not be revised.
- Gas stations must display the environmental class of fuel being sold in an accessible and visible manner.
- The previous allowance for the sale of high-sulfur K5 gasoline until the end of 2026 has been revoked.
Points of divergence
- The government's decision is a proactive measure to prevent fuel shortages, and companies did not request a return to Euro-2 standards. — vesti
- The sale of Euro-2 gasoline was banned in Russia in 2013, and the current decision is due to fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries since May. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- The decision is being made in the context of a fuel crisis affecting nearly all regions of Russia since May due to Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. — tg_theinsider
- The sale of Euro-2 gasoline has been banned in Russia since 2013. — tg_mash
Coverage (19 sources)
- Release, import and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline allowed until July 1, 2027. All gas stations must indicate... — Новости Москвы
- Analyst explained why in Russia began selling Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline — Вести
- The Russian government has allowed the production and import of low environmental class gasoline – from Euro-2 to Euro-4 — Idel.Реалии
- The Cabinet temporarily allowed the production and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4 gasoline — РИАМО
- Government allowed release and import of banned for over 10 years Euro-2 gasoline — SOTAvision
- Russian Government allowed sale of low ecological class gasoline until July 2027 — The Insider
- Government allowed import and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline standards, reported at Ministry of Energy. — Mash
- Government allowed production and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline — ЭХО / Новости
- Government allowed in Russia sale, production and import of Euro-2, Euro-3, Euro-4 gasoline — Говорит НеМосква
- Government temporarily allowed production and sale of Euro-2 and Euro-3 gasoline — Ведомости
- In Russia until July 1, 2027, the release, import and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline were allowed. — Baza
- Russia allowed release and sale of low-ecological-class gasoline — Дождь
- In Russia, import and sale of gasoline of lower environmental class allowed — Meduza
- Government allowed production, import and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline — Дождь (Telegram)
- In Russia, import and sale of Euro-2 gasoline allowed until July 1, 2027. — Первый Московский
- Russian Government allowed production and import of reduced ecological class gasoline – from Euro-2 to Euro-4 — Настоящее Время
- Fuel of Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4 classes can be produced, imported, and sold until July 2027, according to a decree... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- In Russia, production, import and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline allowed until July 1, 2027, — Ministry of Energy — ASTRA
- Government of the Russian Federation approved sale of Euro-2, Euro-3, Euro-4 gasoline until July 2027 — Вечерняя Москва
Key entities
- Russia
- Ministry of Energy
- Euro-3
- Euro-4
- Cabinet of Ministers
- Euro-4 Government
- Euro-3
- TASS
- IT 'News'
- NPZ
- Fund of National Energy Security
- Financial University
- Igor Yushkov
- Euro-4
- Euro-4 Fuel