11.10.2026 00:31
Russia partially lifted the ban it imposed on diesel fuel exports in line with the agreement reached between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. With the decision that entered into force today, the way was initially opened for 500,000 tons of diesel fuel to be shipped to world markets, while it was stated that Russian oil companies will begin making export agreements with foreign buyers.
Russia has decided to partially lift the ban on diesel fuel exports as part of an agreement reached with the US.
In a written statement from the Russian government, it was stated that the decision was taken in line with an agreement reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
IT ENABLED 500 THOUSAND TONS OF DIESEL FUEL TO BE SHIPPED TO WORLD MARKETS
In the statement, which said that the ban on diesel exports was partially lifted with the decision that entered into force today, it was noted that in the first stage, 500 thousand tons of diesel fuel were allowed to be shipped to world markets.
In the statement, it was reported that Russian oil companies will begin to conclude export contracts with foreign buyers in coordination with the government.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that the decision would not adversely affect consumers in the domestic market and said, "Our production volumes allow us to fully meet the needs of both the domestic market and the specified export quantities."
THE BAN WAS EXPANDED TO ALSO COVER PRODUCERS
In Russia, on January 31, a ban on diesel exports for non-producer companies began to be implemented, and on July 9, the ban was expanded to directly cover producers as well.