Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday (March 27, 2026) instructed the Energy Ministry to draft a resolution banning gasoline exports from April 1, the Russian government said.
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Mr. Novak said that turmoil in the global oil and oil products market, caused by the crisis in West Asia, is leading to significant price fluctuations. At the same time, the high demand for Russian energy resources in foreign markets remains a positive factor, he added.
Crude oil processing volumes remain at last year’s level, ensuring a stable supply of oil products, the government said in a statement.
Several regions in Russia and parts of Ukraine under Russian control were reporting gasoline shortages last year after Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russian oil refineries and amid a seasonal surge in fuel demand.
Russia has repeatedly imposed curbs on gasoline and diesel exports to rein in rising fuel prices and tackle shortages.
According to industry sources, the country exported nearly 5 million metric tons of gasoline last year, or about 117,000 barrels per day.
Published – March 28, 2026 02:38 pm IST
