Russia: from March 1, ban on export of gasoline entered into force

In Russia, from March 1 of this year, a ban on gasoline exports entered into force. The relevant decree was approved by the Russian government.

“from March 1, the government introduces a temporary ban on export of gasoline and increases the standards for the sale of diesel fuel at exchange trading. Decisions are signed. Decisions are aimed at maintaining a stable situation in the fuel market during the period of increased demand related to spring field work, season of vacations and planned repair of oil refineries, ”the message will say.

The restrictions on gasoline export will last until August 31. “The ban will not be extended, among other things, to supply under international intergovernmental agreements, including member states, members of the Eurasian Economic Union, to fuel exported by citizens for personal use, as well as to fuel exported to provide international humanitarian aid,” the document says in the document .

In addition, from March 1, the standard for the sale of diesel fuel at exchange trading from 12.5% ​​to 16% increases. “This approach allows you to increase the guaranteed volume of fuel supply at exchange trading and increase the share of transactions that consist of competitive conditions,” the government summarized.