MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian authorities may prolong the gasoline export ban for oil producers into October, Russian state-run news agency RIA reported on Thursday, citing Vitaly Korolev, deputy head of
Russia Considers Extending Gasoline Export Ban for Producers into October
Overview of the Gasoline Export Ban
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian authorities may prolong the gasoline export ban for oil producers into October, Russian state-run news agency RIA reported on Thursday, citing Vitaly Korolev, deputy head of the country's anti-monopoly watchdog FAS.
Government's Priorities
Korolev said all options remained on the table, but stressed that meeting domestic demand was the government's top priority.
Impact of Ukrainian Strikes
Last week, the Russian government extended a ban on gasoline exports until September 30.
Current Situation and Future Outlook
Russia has been facing gasoline shortages in some regions following a series of Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries at a time of high seasonal demand for fuel from farmers and motorists.
(Reporting by Ksenia OrlovaWriting by Maxim RodionovEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
