Russia bans jet fuel exports for the first time
Russia has imposed a temporary ban on jet fuel exports, effective through November 30, 2026, the cabinet announced.
The goal of the decision is to ensure a stable situation on the domestic fuel market.
The ban does not apply to jet fuel shipments already in customs procedures, fuel used by aircraft in transit, or deliveries under intergovernmental agreements.
RBC, the Russian business news outlet, reported on May 26 that the government was weighing a ban on exports of both jet fuel and diesel. The outlet noted that Russia had previously restricted gasoline and diesel exports on multiple occasions but had never moved against jet fuel. In 2023, a source who spoke to the Russian news agency Interfax said such a ban was under consideration — but no restriction was placed on jet fuel exports at the time.
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