In brief
Russia has extended its ban on diesel exports by domestic producers until January 31, 2027, a decision announced by a government statement on its website. The measure covers diesel, marine fuel and gas oils and aims to keep domestic fuel markets stable, although details on upcoming exemptions remain unconfirmed.
On Saturday, Moscow, Russia, the government announced it was extending its ban on diesel exports by producers until January 31, 2027, a move it said was designed to keep the domestic fuel market stable.
The extension applies to diesel fuel, marine fuel and gas oils exported directly by producers, according to the statement posted on the government website.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the government was preparing the extension of a general ban and exemptions for certain suppliers to allow diesel fuel exports to international markets. The statement says similar exemptions were introduced in October and will be set for November.
In early October, Russia partially eased export restrictions on diesel fuel, allowing producers to resume some exports while maintaining the ban on exports by non‑producers until January 31, 2027.
That easing followed an agreement reached on October 9 between President Vladimir Putin and former President Donald Trump to supply Russian diesel to international markets.
**Confirmed**: The ban extension until January 31, 2027; coverage of diesel, marine fuel and gas oils; objective to maintain domestic market stability; Deputy PM's statement about exemptions; partial October easing and the U.S.-Russia agreement.
**Unconfirmed**: Specific details of the exemptions to be introduced in November and which suppliers will be exempted, as the statement does not elaborate on those arrangements.
