MOSCOW, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Russia has extended a ban on diesel exports by domestic producers until Jan. 31, 2027, the Russian government announced in a statement posted on its website Saturday.
The extension covers diesel fuel, marine fuel and gas oils exported directly by producers, according to the statement. The measure aims to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Friday that the government was preparing the extension of a general ban and exemptions for certain suppliers to allow diesel fuel exports to international markets. Similar exemptions were introduced in October and are set for November.
In early October, Russia partially eased export restrictions on diesel fuel, allowing producers to resume some exports while maintaining the ban on exports by non-producers until Jan. 31, 2027.
The easing came after Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump reached an agreement on Oct. 9 to supply Russian diesel to international markets. ■