Russia extends diesel export ban through October as fuel shortages persist
The Russian government has decided to extend its ban on diesel exports by domestic producers for another month, through the end of October. Russian newspaper Vedomosti reported the decision, citing sources familiar with the outcome of a Sept. 14 meeting chaired by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
The Russian government has extended its ban on diesel exports from domestic producers through October, as fuel shortages persist. This extension, reported by Russian newspaper Vedomosti, comes after the ban's initial expiration at the end of September. The embargo was initially introduced in late September 2025 and initially applied to non-producing companies, refineries, and those with up to 1 million metric tons annual production.
However, it was later broadened to encompass all fuel producers. Diesel exports under international agreements and humanitarian shipments remain exempt. Meanwhile, Russia maintains a similar ban on gasoline exports until January 31, 2027. The decision to extend the diesel export ban was reportedly made following damage to three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries in September, caused by drone attacks from Ukraine.
These attacks have severely impacted production, with some refineries forced to halt operations entirely. U.S. President Donald Trump previously urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cease strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, emphasizing the global impact of the shortages. Despite Russia and Ukraine continuing their attacks on each other's energy facilities, the situation has become a political issue for Trump.
The U.S. war with Iran has been estimated to have a more significant impact on global diesel and gasoil supplies than Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries.
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