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Russia eases restrictions on gasoline exports

Published February 1, 2026 Updated February 1, 2026 03:07am
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MOSCOW: The Russian government said on Saturday it was lifting the ban on gasoline exports for oil producers to avoid overstocking while extending the ban on exports for non-producers until the end of July 2026.

The Russian energy ministry had submitted a proposal to the government requesting that the gasoline export ban for fuel producers be lifted ahead of schedule, Interfax news agency reported on Monday, citing a source familiar with the matter.