Russia Extends Ban On Most Diesel Exports Through January

A drone view shows the Russian-flagged tanker Bratsk, which is under U.S. sanctions for links to the Russian state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot, near the Baniyas oil terminal, in Baniyas, Syria, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Oct 31, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Russia’s government has extended a general ban on diesel exports by producers until the end of January while still allowing some volumes to flow to the global market.

The decision was taken to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market, according to a government statement on Saturday announcing the signing of the relevant decree.

On Friday, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that alongside the extension of the general export ban, the government is preparing exemptions for certain suppliers to ship diesel to global markets. Similar exemptions were introduced in October and are planned for November.

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