Putin Extends Ban On Gasoline Exports From Russia

This is the third time.

The Russian government for the third time extended the ban on the export of motor gasoline from the country - now the restrictions will be in effect until February 28, 2026 inclusive. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, noting that the measure is aimed at maintaining a stable situation in the domestic fuel market, writes The Moscow Times.

The published report says that the relevant decree provides for the extension of the ban on the export of gasoline outside the country for all exporters, including direct producers. Restrictions on export of diesel fuel, marine fuel and other fuels, including those purchased at exchange trades, have been extended until the same date. At the same time, the government clarified that the ban on the export of diesel and related petroleum products does not apply to producers of petroleum products.

The measure was initially introduced at the end of July amid a shortage of gasoline in dozens of Russian regions and a record rise in fuel prices on the stock exchange. At the first stage, the restrictions applied only to traders, oil depots and small refineries with annual production of less than 1 million tons. At the end of August, the authorities extended the ban until September 30, 2025, and then - until the end of 2025. In the fall, similar restrictions were extended to exports of diesel fuel, marine fuel and other gas oils, including products bought on the stock exchange.

The situation on the domestic fuel market worsened amid AFU strikes on Russian refineries. More than 20 refineries have been hit since the beginning of August, some of which have been partially or completely put out of operation. According to Bloomberg estimates, in October the volume of oil refining in Russia dropped to 4.86 million barrels per day - almost 10% compared to July - and reached its lowest level in at least five years.

With this background, residents of at least 57 regions of the country faced gasoline shortages, and in a number of subjects the authorities introduced restrictions on the sale of fuel in one hand. As a result, the government refused to export petroleum products, increased gasoline purchases in Belarus and began importing fuel from China and other Asian countries. The International Energy Agency earlier predicted that the decline in oil refining due to the Ukrainian strikes would persist until at least mid-2026.

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