Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that problems with fuel supply for drivers and enterprises in the country continue. Putin also noted that fuel exports could be temporarily banned due to the ongoing problem.
elchi reports that Russian President Putin spoke at the opening of a meeting with Russian officials and heads of leading energy companies in Moscow regarding the situation in the fuel market.
Stating that they discussed the situation of fuel in the domestic market in detail with government members a few days ago, Putin said: “The impact of terrorist attacks on infrastructure facilities must be minimized.”
Putin requested that additional steps be taken to ensure uninterrupted and stable fuel supply to citizens, enterprises, and socially significant organizations.
He stated that the capacities of large oil refineries are being used at the maximum level and that small and medium-sized enterprises are also participating in production. He also shared information that the duration of ongoing maintenance work has been shortened and planned maintenance work has been postponed to later dates. Putin emphasized the importance of increasing the amount of fuel supplied to the market and keeping prices at an economically affordable level, as well as the fact that the export of gasoline and aviation fuel has been temporarily banned to protect domestic consumers.
He also noted that a complete ban on diesel fuel exports is being considered, saying: “Previously created fuel reserves have been supplied to the domestic market, but although we have started using these reserves, problems for drivers and enterprises persist. Unfortunately, there are queues at gas stations and the required type of gasoline is not always available.”
Putin noted that gasoline reserves in Russia amount to 1.7 million tons, which is 4 percent less compared to the same period in 2025.
Due to attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian oil refineries, many facilities have been closed for repairs, and due to increased demand in the agricultural sector and during the summer season, restrictions on fuel sales have been imposed in about 20 regions, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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