Overview
- Russia barred producers from exporting petrol, or motor gasoline, with a decree that took effect Thursday and runs until the end of July.
- Officials said the step targets a seasonal spike in fuel use during the planting campaign, prompted by higher global oil prices.
- The Energy Ministry reported sufficient stocks of light petroleum products, said regional supplies remain stable, and noted daily coordination with local authorities.
- Existing fuel curbs continue, with a diesel export ban for non-producers still in force and exemptions for partners covered by intergovernmental fuel deals such as Mongolia.
- Industry sources said Russia exported nearly 5 million tonnes of petrol in 2025, a scale that shows why export limits matter after past shortages linked to refinery attacks and peak demand.