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Russia extends diesel export ban through September 2026

8/30/2026

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Russia Extends Bans

Russia extended bans on diesel, marine fuel and kerosene to Sept 30, 2026 and on gasoline to Jan 31, 2027.
Ukrainian drones forced emergency shutdowns at refineries in Perm, Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl.
Kpler reports at least 25 Russian refineries damaged by Ukrainian drones since August 2025.
Russian refining fell to 3.8 million barrels per day in August, the lowest in over two decades.

Summary

Russia Extends Diesel

Russia extends its diesel export ban, affecting state-run and private producers.
The ban also bars diesel shipments by companies that do not produce the fuel.
Jet fuel exports will stay restricted until the end of November 2026.
Before the extension, diesel exports fell as domestic shortages limited supply.
The continued ban could shrink global diesel availability and pressure international prices.

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Russia Extends Bans

Russia extended bans on diesel, marine fuel and kerosene to Sept 30, 2026 and on gasoline to Jan 31, 2027.
Ukrainian drones forced emergency shutdowns at refineries in Perm, Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl.
Kpler reports at least 25 Russian refineries damaged by Ukrainian drones since August 2025.
Russian refining fell to 3.8 million barrels per day in August, the lowest in over two decades.

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