At the end of April the energy ministry already published a draft outlining a potential ban on gasoline exports for 3 months aimed at easing pressure on domestic prices
Moscow, August 16 - Neftegaz.RU. The Russian government is ready to take tough measures to keep a lid on domestic
fuel prices, Deputy Prime Minister
Alexander Novak said.
This includes stopping exports of petrochemicals if the situation gets worse, he warned,
RT reported.
The official clarified that the potential ban would impact traders, not the country’s crude producers.
The former energy minister said, highlighting the current downward trend in exchange prices:
- We expect the market to improve in the near future
Novak urged oil companies to assist with making the domestic
oil market stable, adding that a steady increase in petroleum supply would help.
He said:
- We have already opted to raise the standards for the sale of petrol on the [domestic] commodities exchange to 12%
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In particular, an increase in supply can be achieved due to the accumulated fuel reserves
In July, Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said that the government is mulling the idea of imposing a ban on exports of petrol amid rising domestic fuel prices.
Petrol prices in Russia have been rising rapidly over the past months partially due to a boom in domestic tourism as
coronavirus restrictions made international travel more difficult.
