Russia extends diesel export ban through January to maintain market stability
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Russia has extended its general ban on diesel exports by producers until the end of January to maintain domestic fuel market stability, while allowing specific volumes to reach the global market. Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated that specific suppliers would be prepared for exemptions, following arrangements in October and November. As of late October, four tankers had departed Baltic ports carrying Russian diesel.
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Russia extends diesel export ban through January
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Russia's government has extended a general ban on diesel exports until the end of January, citing the need to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market. While a full ban is in place, the government is preparing exemptions for certain suppliers to ship diesel to global markets, similar to measures introduced in October and planned for November. As of late October, four tankers had departed Baltic ports carrying Russian diesel, and in November Russia plans to export about 2.15 million tons after shipping roughly 510,000 tons this month.
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