Overview
- The government announced on Thursday that the temporary ban on exports of gasoline, diesel, marine fuel and gas oils will run from Aug. 1 until Jan. 31, 2027.
- Starting Sept. 1 direct producers will be allowed to export diesel, marine fuel and gas oils and shipments under intergovernmental deals or for humanitarian aid remain permitted.
- The cabinet suspended special pricing rules for state fuel procurement through the end of 2026 so public purchases can proceed under general market rules and avoid delivery delays.
- A temporary procedure that runs until Nov. 1 requires the Energy Ministry, the Agriculture Ministry, regional officials and oil companies to sign agreements to priority-serve farms during the harvest.
- Officials linked the measures to Ukrainian drone strikes that damaged refineries and storage and to a 19% year-to-date rise in retail gasoline prices, a combination that could tighten exports and raise supply pressures for regional buyers.