According to Russian news agency reports, on July 8 local time, at a government meeting chaired by Russian President Putin, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak announced that the Russian government has imposed a ban on diesel exports and will begin importing petroleum products starting from July.
The meeting mainly discussed issues related to the fuel and transportation complexes. Putin gave instructions to government officials to stabilize the Russian fuel market. He pointed out that the difficulties in Russian fuel supply were temporary, and Ukraine was trying to create tensions in Russia.
Putin also asked officials to improve the ability of small and medium-sized enterprises to produce petroleum products. He explained that it is necessary to work collaboratively with vertically integrated companies, to accelerate the negotiations, so that they do not limit their products to their own distribution networks.
On July 8 local time, Russian President Putin presided over a government meeting. Kremlin website
Novak stated at the meeting that while the situation of fuel supply in Russia has stabilized to some extent, difficulties still exist, with demand increasing by about one-third. Starting this month, Russia will import fuel from other countries and completely ban diesel exports, thereby increasing the supply in the domestic market.
He added that the Russian government has discussed with the railway department the possibility of offering discounts on railway transportation costs, in order to create economic conditions conducive to fuel imports.
Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitenko said that critical infrastructure in Russia is operating normally. In the face of pressure on fuel supplies, the government is doing everything possible to ensure the transport of goods and passengers.
Recently, Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, attempting to weaken Russia's energy supply and oil revenue. Last month, Putin acknowledged at a high-level meeting that there were shortages in fuel supplies across Russia, and a special task force is working to ensure an adequate supply for the entire country.
