These measures, which will take effect on December 29, are aimed at stabilizing the situation in the domestic fuel market.
As reported by the government press service, the new decree extends the ban on the export of automotive gasoline until February 28, 2026. This restriction will apply to all exporters, including producers.
In addition, the ban on the export of diesel fuel, marine fuel, and other gas oils for traders has been extended until February 28 of next year, although this restriction does not affect direct producers of petroleum products.
Previously, in order to cope with high seasonal demand and ongoing repairs at oil refineries, the Russian government imposed a ban on the export of diesel for traders from October 1 until the end of 2025. Direct producers were not subject to these restrictions during this period, and a ban on gasoline supplies abroad was also introduced for all market participants for the same duration.
It should be noted that this restriction does not apply to fuel exported for personal use, as well as to supplies within the framework of international humanitarian assistance. Moreover, exports under intergovernmental agreements with a number of countries, including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, also remain outside these measures.
