Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 23, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Russia may extend fuel export restrictions due to shortages caused by Ukraine strikes and supply chain issues, aiming to ensure market supply.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin said on Tuesday that further restrictions on fuel exports are possible if needed, the Interfax news agency reported.
Russia has extended a gasoline exports ban until the end of September and the authorities have said the restrictions could be extended into October if the shortages persist.
The country has faced a deficit of certain types of gasoline due to Ukraine's strikes on refineries as well as supply chain disruptions exacerbated by high borrowing costs that made it hard for fuel stations to stockpile.
"All necessary measures will be taken to ensure the market is fully supplied. If this requires additional export restrictions, these restrictions may also be imposed," Interfax quoted Sorokin as saying.
Russian news agencies have also said, citing unnamed sources, that the government discussed possible exports ban on diesel as well until the end of the year.
(Reporting by ReutersWriting by Felix LightEditing by Andrew Osborn, Alexandra Hudson)
Supply chain disruptions can lead to shortages of goods, increased costs, and delays in delivery, affecting businesses and consumers alike.
A deficit in fuel supply occurs when the demand for fuel exceeds its availability, leading to shortages and potential price increases.
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