Russia bans petrol and diesel exports until end of year after drone strikes

The Russian government has extended the temporary ban on petrol exports and imposed restrictions on other types of fuel.

Source: Russian news agency Interfax, citing the Russian government

Details: A new decree extends the temporary ban on the export of motor petrol abroad until 31 December 2025. The ban applies to all exporters, including direct producers.

Previously, producers were prohibited from exporting petrol until the end of September, and non-producers until the end of October.

Another decree introduces a ban on the export of diesel fuel, marine fuel and other gas oils, including those purchased on exchange trades, until 31 December.

However, the ban does not apply to supplies carried out by diesel producers.

Russia first banned petrol exports in late July 2025 following a spike in prices. The ban was extended in August.

Background:

• Fuel shortages have been observed in 20 regions of Russia and in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine after Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries.
• Since 24 September, all grades of petrol, including the most expensive A100, have completely disappeared from petrol stations in annexed Crimea.
• By late last week, the number of petrol stations in Russia affected by supply disruptions had dropped by 2.6% – or 360 stations – since late July. In some regions, the problem has become more widespread.
• On 29 September, petrol sales in the Russian-occupied city of Sevastopol in Crimea were restricted due to fuel shortages.

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