Russia Extends Diesel and Gasoline Export Bans Into 2027

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Russia has extended its export bans on gasoline, diesel, marine fuel, and gas oils through January 31, 2027, reversing earlier plans to lift these restrictions. The bans were initially imposed following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which led to domestic fuel shortages and price increases.

Russia has extended restrictions on gasoline and diesel exports through January 31, 2027, just five days after saying the diesel ban would disappear once its domestic fuel market recovered. Recovery, it seems, has been rescheduled. Moscow first banned diesel exports from July 8 through July 31 after repeated Ukrainian drone attacks knocked refineries offline, triggering fuel shortages and price spikes across Russia. Gasoline and jet fuel exports were already restricted. The new order covers gasoline, diesel, marine fuel, and gas oils. Beginning…