Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Through October 31 to Support Domestic Market

Key Facts

1The Russian government extended the ban on exports of diesel, marine fuel, and gasoil for all producers through October 31, 2026.

2The decision aims to maintain a stable domestic fuel market and meet higher demand during the harvest season.

The Russian government extended the ban on exports of diesel, marine fuel, and gasoil for all producers through October 31, 2026. Oilprice.com reported that the decision aims to maintain a stable domestic fuel market and meet higher demand during the harvest season.

This extension comes as the global middle distillate market faces tightening supply, with Russian diesel shipments previously accounting for approximately 10% of global seaborne supply. In the United States, the average price of diesel reached $6.41 per gallon on September 30, 2026, amid reduced refinery operations in key producing regions.