Russia bans aviation fuel exports until November 30

Published 01 Jun, 2026 01:42pm 1 min read

The Russian government has banned aviation fuel exports until ​November 30, it said on ​Monday, as Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s refineries ⁠and other energy infrastructure continue.

Russia ​exports jet fuel mainly by rail to ​Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

“This decision aims to ​ensure stability in the domestic fuel ​market,” the government’s statement said.

Russia has already restricted ‌gasoline ⁠exports but has yet to take action on diesel, though the Interfax news agency reported last week that measures were ​being considered.

Diesel ​production ⁠in Russia fell by about 10% in May, adding ​to a 10% monthly drop ​in ⁠April as Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries forced them to reduce or halt ⁠output, ​Reuters data showed on ​Friday, while exports of the fuel rose.

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