Russia weighs a total diesel export ban to shore up domestic fuel supplies amid refinery strain and Ukrainian attacksExecutive summary: Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that Russia is considering a full ban on diesel exports to alleviate domestic fuel shortages. A diesel export ban would reduce global supply, likely raising diesel prices and affecting transport and agricultural sectors worldwide, while aiming to ease internal market pressure. Russian government (Deputy PM Alexander Novak), domestic refineries, fuel distributors, and Ukrainian forces whose attacks on oil infrastructure have contributed to the shortage. Officials may formalize the ban in the coming days, monitor domestic fuel prices and prepare for possible diplomatic or market reactions from importing countries.Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the government is studying a complete ban on diesel exports as authorities try to stabilize the domestic fuel market. The move follows refinery disruptions, rising prices and supply shortages linked to Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. If implemented, the ban could tighten global diesel availability and push up benchmark prices.Connected developmentsRussia Is Rationing Fuel in Moscow After Drone StrikesRussia Rations Fuel in Crimea as Ukraine Targets Oil InfrastructureZelenskyy gives Belarus a week to remove relay stations helping RussiaPhilippines Seeks Long-Term Oil Supply Deal With RussiaCosta outreach to Russia was ‘misguided,’ Estonian PM saysCadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in RussiaOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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