Russian authorities are preparing a new package of measures to saturate the domestic fuel market, according to RBC News citing sources
- In particular, the government and relevant agencies are discussing the possibility of increasing supplies from Belarus and increasing the import damper on Class 5 gasoline and diesel fuel.
- According to one of the sources, it is possible that the corresponding changes to the Tax Code will be made retroactively - from June 1, 2026.
- At the same time, the government plans to strengthen controls over the export of petroleum products.
- Relevant agencies have been instructed to prepare draft resolutions on a complete ban on gasoline exports for a period of two months, including supplies under certain intergovernmental agreements.
- Export restrictions may also be extended to direct producers of diesel fuel.
- However, the expected duration of the embargo has not yet been determined.
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