Gasoline shortage in Russia intensifies, however, fuel exports continue. Deliveries of motor fuel abroad are carried out under intergovernmental agreements. They are not subject to the export ban imposed by the Russian government. extended until January 31 2027 year.

Mongolia will receive an additional 25 tons of AI-92.
On August 11, Mongolian Minister of Industry Damdinnyam сообщилRussia will supply the country with fuel in excess of the previously agreed volumes. By the end of the month, Mongolia will receive an additional 25 tons of AI-92 gasoline and 5 tons of jet fuel.

Agreements were reached with Rosneft, Gazprom Neft and the Russian Ministry of Energy.

At the same time, Russia is purchasing fuel from India and Belarus.
At the same time, Russia itself is purchasing fuel abroad. In August, gasoline and jet fuel imports will increase. up to 270 thousand tonsAbout a third comes from India. The remaining volumes, according to sources, are transshipped from tanker to tanker off the coast of South Korea and Malaysia.

In June, Belarus became the record holder for deliveries: in 25 days it put 2,4 times more fuel than in the whole of May.

Why is there a gasoline shortage in Russia?
In July, due to attacks on oil refineries, oil refining in Russia fell to a low not seen since 2002. This is approximately a third below the current seasonal norm.

By the beginning of July, gasoline production cover Reuters and Kommersant estimated that this figure was around 65-70% of summer demand.

Restrictions on sales are in effect in 58 out of 89 regions.
According to the BenZinMap portal, restrictions on gasoline sales will be in place by August 15 acted In 58 of 89 regions, localized power outages or price increases were also reported in another 18 regions.

Published Date:2026-08-24