No problems with diesel fuel logistics on domestic market after export ban - Novak

MOSCOW. Aug 24 (Interfax) - Russian companies are having no problem redirecting export flows of diesel fuel to the domestic market after the ban on its export, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told journalists on Saturday.

"You see that after the export ban the domestic market is being supplied," Novak said.

The proposal to repurpose unburdened export infrastructure for domestic flows also applies to facilities for delivery of petroleum products, he said, referring to an idea proposed at a State Council meeting earlier this week.

This summer, the seasonal surge in fuel consumption coincided with a series of emergency repairs of oil refineries. Against this backdrop various Russian regions have begun limiting fuel sales at filling stations.

The government and oil companies are taking steps to stabilize the situation: active oil refineries are operating at full capacity, current repair times have been cut and routine maintenance postponed, and previously accumulated stocks of fuel have been redirected to the market. In July, Russia started importing petroleum products.

In addition, the total ban on petrol export has been extended until January 31, 2027. The ban n on diesel fuel export has been extended until September 1 for producers and until January 31, 2027 for non-producers. Also, the ban on export of jet kerosene export will be in place until November 30.