Russia rolls out multiple measures to stabilize domestic fuel market
2026-07-10 10:40:44 source：CGTN
July 10, 2026
Russia has rolled out multiple measures to stabilize its domestic fuel market after Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russia's oil refineries and energy infrastructure caused a temporary reduction in gasoline and diesel production volumes, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday.
The deputy prime minister said at a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Cabinet that although Russia has maximized the operational capacity of active refineries and released reserved fuel stockpiles to the domestic market, the overall fuel market situation remains difficult.
According to Novak, Russian refineries have shortened ongoing maintenance cycles and rescheduled planned maintenance works. The government has tapped the production potential of medium and small-sized refineries and enforced a full export ban on gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
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