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Putin acknowledges fuel crisis in Russia: petrol export ban already in place, diesel next in line
Vladimir Putin has acknowledged fuel supply problems in Russia following strikes on oil refineries, saying petrol exports have been banned and a diesel export ban is under consideration.
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api
MOSCOW: Russia mengharamkan eksport diesel dalam usaha menstabilkan krisis bekalan bahan api yang semakin memburuk susulan peningkatan serangan Ukraine terhadap infrastruktur tenaga negara itu. Langkah yang berkuat kuasa kelmarin dibuat selepas beberapa wilayah di Russia dilaporkan mengalami kekurangan bekalan bahan api. Lebih 90 peratus daripadanya berdepan catuan atau gangguan bekalan sejak Jun, menurut laporan media ... Read more The post Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Intensify Fuel Crisis
Russia has temporarily banned diesel exports in an effort to stabilize a deepening fuel crisis triggered by sustained Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the move aims to boost domestic supplies, with the ban in place until July 31. Most Russian regions now face rationing or shortages, forcing authorities to cap sales and prompting long lines at gas stations, while Putin downplays the situation as “not critical.”
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 9, 2026
Putin calls for Crimea fuel subsidies as Ukraine once again hammers shadow fleet
On the same day Putin spoke, the Russian government announced it would ban the export of diesel fuel until at least the end of the month.
TASS
· Jul 10, 2026
Gasoline, diesel export ban needed to stabilize fuel situation — Deputy PM Novak
The complete ban on diesel and gasoline exports remains in effect in Russia until July 31
Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life
MOSCOW, June 23 (Reuters) - Russia is considering a diesel export ban, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday, while a newspaper reported on possible fuel imports to tackle shortages, especially in Crimea, which tightened restrictions on public services and activities.Russian President Vladimir Putin also made his first comments about Ukraine's recent strikes on civilian infrastructure, including on Moscow's oil refinery, saying they were a ploy to destabilise society.
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Related coverage for "Putin acknowledges fuel crisis in Russia: petrol export ban already in place, diesel next in line": South China Morning Post — Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market. Utusan Malaysia — Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api. Kyiv Post — Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Intensify Fuel Crisis. The Kyiv Independent — Putin calls for Crimea fuel subsidies as Ukraine once again hammers shadow fleet. TASS — Gasoline, diesel export ban needed to stabilize fuel situation — Deputy PM Novak. Al-Monitor — Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life