Russia bans fuel imports until October 1, 2020

<p> MINSK, May 25 - PrimePress. The Russian government has imposed a temporary ban on the import of petrol, diesel fuel and kerosene, and some other types of fuel into the country until October 1, 2020, says the Russian Cabinet of Ministers. </p> <p>   </p> <p> “In order to ensure energy security of the Russian Federation and stabilize the situation on the domestic fuel market, the Russian government decided to establish from the date this resolution comes into force until October 1, 2020 a temporary ban on the import of fuels into the Russian Federation,” reads the statement. </p> <p>   </p> <p> The ban also applies to marine fuels and gas oil. It does not apply to fuel transported through the Russian Federation in transit; fuel in technological tanks used along the route; fuel imported into the Russian Federation before the entry into force of this decision, in respect of which no actions related to customs declaration and release have been completed; fuel transported by individuals for personal use. </p> <p>   </p> <p> If necessary, line departments can change before June 15 the duration of the ban on fuel imports. </p> <p>   </p> <p> Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on April 12 that a ban on the import of cheap petrol into Russia was proposed as a forced anti-crisis measure for six months and to support the domestic refining industry and save jobs. End </p>

2020-05-26

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