Russia announced a temporary ban on exports of gasoline, diesel, marine fuel, and gas oil, effective August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027, to stabilize domestic supply. The move extends and expands previously announced export restrictions, with limited exemptions, according to reports. Experts said the ban will particularly affect countries heavily dependent on Russian fuel such as China and India.
Russia announced a temporary ban on exports of gasoline, diesel, marine fuel, and gas oil, effective August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027, in a move to stabilize domestic fuel supply. The ban includes limited exemptions, the announcement said. Experts cited in the report noted that the restrictions will particularly affect countries heavily dependent on Russian fuel, such as China and India.
The development expands on earlier measures. As The Zioneer reported earlier today (Thursday, 17:30 Jerusalem), Russia had extended its existing ban on gasoline and diesel exports until the end of January 2027. The new announcement specifies the start date and adds marine fuel and gas oil to the restricted list.
The fuel export restrictions stem from a deepening domestic supply crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. Over the past two months, Russia has imposed a series of increasingly severe fuel rationing measures, including restrictions on civilian sales in multiple regions and a ban on diesel exports. Russia has also resorted to importing maritime fuel from India, with at least 60,000 tons of gasoline shipped, as The Zioneer reported on July 1.
The new ban takes effect in two days. The exact impact on global fuel markets and the scope of exemptions remain unclear.
2 developments
- StrongRussia bans diesel exports as Ukrainian strikes intensify fuel crisis, energy minister says
- DevelopingRussia imposes fuel sale restrictions in several regions amid supply disruptions
- DevelopingRussia will begin importing fuel by sea in June as gasoline shortage deepens
- DevelopingRussia imposes fuel sale ban for civilians across Crimea
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