Russia extends gasoline export ban to December 2025, restricts diesel exports

Russia has extended its gasoline export ban through December 2025 and imposed partial restrictions on diesel exports. The government cited severe domestic shortages as the reason for these measures, which have been exacerbated by Ukrainian drone strikes targeting key refineries and oil pumping stations.

The attacks have reportedly reduced refining output by up to 20%, leading to panic buying and empty fuel pumps across Russia and in occupied Crimea.

These developments come amid ongoing tensions related to the conflict in Ukraine, which have significantly impacted Russia"s oil infrastructure.

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