As fuel supply problems at gas stations persist in some regions of Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak called for additional steps to increase deliveries.
Novak assessed the situation in the fuel market at a meeting with the relevant ministries, regional administrations and industry representatives. Major oil companies have taken the necessary measures to increase deliveries to the regions experiencing the greatest difficulties.
Russia orders additional fuel support for regions
The Russian deputy prime minister instructed the relevant institutions and oil companies to provide additional fuel support to regions facing supply shortages.
Novak also called for close monitoring of fuel prices applied to agricultural producers and retail prices at gas stations. He said market conditions needed to remain under control.
Refinery maintenance and restrictions on fuel sales
Many oil refineries in Russia have been undergoing maintenance following attacks carried out by Ukraine with unmanned aerial vehicles. Some restrictions on fuel sales are being implemented in many regions of the country.
The Russian government had previously banned the export of diesel fuel and gasoline.