In brief
Russia has renewed its ban on diesel exports by producers through January 31 2027, extending a measure that had been partly eased in October. The policy covers diesel fuel, marine fuel and gas oils, while exemptions for certain suppliers will allow limited exports to international markets. The extension follows a U.S.–Russia agreement to supply diesel to global markets and an earlier partial easing that lifted restrictions for producers but kept a ban on non‑producer exports.
On Saturday, Moscow authorities announced that Russia will prolong its ban on diesel exports by domestic producers until January 31, 2027. According to a statement posted on the government’s website, the extension covers diesel fuel, marine fuel and gas oils exported directly by producers, with the aim of stabilizing the domestic fuel market.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Friday that the government was preparing the extension of a general ban and exemptions for certain suppliers to allow diesel fuel exports to international markets. Novak noted that similar exemptions were introduced in October and are slated for November.
In early October, Russia partially eased export restrictions on diesel fuel, permitting producers to resume some exports while maintaining the ban on exports by non‑producers until the end of January 2027. The relaxation was prompted by an agreement reached on October 9 between President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump to supply Russian diesel to international markets.
