Russian authorities are preparing a new package of measures to saturate the domestic fuel market, according to RBC News citing sources

In particular, the government and relevant agencies are discussing the possibility of increasing supplies from Belarus and increasing the import damper on Class 5 gasoline and diesel fuel. According to one of the sources, it is possible that the corresponding changes to the Tax Code will be made retroactively - from June 1, 2026. At the same time, the government plans to strengthen controls over the export of petroleum products. Relevant agencies have been instructed to prepare draft resolutions on a complete ban on gasoline exports for a period of two months, including supplies under certain intergovernmental agreements. Export restrictions may also be extended to direct producers of diesel fuel. However, the expected duration of the embargo has not yet been determined.