Russia Considers Diesel Export Ban for Non-Producers

Russian oil companies and officials have discussed the possible ban on diesel exports for firms not producing diesel, due to rising prices and the risk of oil companies not getting their state subsidies, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday, quoting unnamed sources. Currently, Russia has a ban on gasoline exports only, until the end of the year. As of October 1, winter diesel fuel is included in the wholesale diesel price, which has raised prices and created a risk that oil refiners may not get in full their so-called damper…