Turzhov Aleksandrovich

The ban will be effective from March 1 to August 31, 2024 inclusive. This decision was made in order to ensure the country's energy security

(Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 243 of February 29, 2024 "On the introduction of a temporary ban on the export of commercial gasoline from the Russian Federation").

The ban applies to the export of commercial gasoline, including those purchased at stock exchanges. Exceptions are provided for gasoline exported from Russia:

by decision of the Cabinet of Ministers to provide international humanitarian assistance to foreign countries;

within the framework of international intergovernmental agreements and international transit transport;

in order to ensure the activities of military formations of the Russian Federation located on the territories of foreign states;

in order to support the activities of Russian organizations located in the city of Baikonur and on the territory of the Baikonur complex;

in order to support the activities of Russian organizations in the Svalbard archipelago;

to ensure the operation (operation, use) of water vessels, artificial islands, structures, installations and other objects in respect of which Russia has exclusive jurisdiction.

Restrictions also do not apply to gasoline transported as supplies and stored in technological tanks of water, air, rail or road vehicles for the purpose of operation en route. The same applies to goods placed before March 1 under customs procedures that allow their export from the territory of the EAEU, accepted by Russian Railways for transportation or transportation, or for which an order for shipment to a sea vessel has been issued in advance.

Additional decisions have also been made on diesel. The ban on the export of diesel fuel from Russia has been extended until March 21, 2024 inclusive. And the minimum volume of its sales on stock exchanges increased from 12.5 to 16%. It is expected that this will increase the guaranteed volume of fuel supply at exchange trades and increase the share of transactions that are concluded on competitive terms.

In general, the adopted amendments are aimed at maintaining a stable situation on the fuel market during the period of increased demand associated with spring field work, the holiday season and scheduled repairs of oil refineries.