Russian gasoline output fell to about 80,000 tonnes a day at the end of August, meeting roughly 70 per cent of estimated summer demand; imports and regional sales limits are addressing the gap. The government extended its ban on producers exporting diesel, marine fuel and gas oils through 30 September. Officials point to unplanned refinery repairs and a seasonal rise in consumption while regional sales caps stay in place.
According to The Japan Times, citing two industry sources, Russian gasoline output fell to about 80,000 tonnes a day at the end of August. That met roughly 70 per cent of estimated summer demand of about 115,000 tonnes and left a daily gap near 35,000 tonnes. Emergency stoppages at major refineries in Perm, Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl followed drone strikes over the past week. The August average was about 90,000 tonnes a day.[1]
Regional authorities have reintroduced measures including per-customer caps and sales schedules linked to number plates. The same report said about 270,000 tonnes of gasoline from Asia by sea and about 150,000 tonnes from Belarus were expected for August; traders estimated 220,000 tonnes had already arrived. Those volumes describe flows intended to address the supply gap, while Russia's Energy Ministry did not respond to a request for comment.[1]
Interfax reported that the Russian government signed a decree extending its ban on producers directly exporting diesel, marine fuel and gas oils through 30 September 2026. The prior restriction had been due to expire on 31 August. The cabinet press service said the decision aimed to keep the domestic fuel market stable. The report also said filling-station sales caps in several regions followed unplanned refinery repairs and a seasonal rise in consumption.[2]
