According to foreign media reports, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that the country may reimplement a gasoline export ban if necessary and will meet with oil companies today (27th) to discuss the matter.Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian refineries, coupled with a surge in seasonal fuel demand, leading to reports of gasoline shortages in several regions within Russia and parts of Ukraine under Russian control. Russia has repeatedly imposed restrictions on gasoline and diesel exports to curb rising fuel prices and address shortages. Industry sources indicate that Russia exported nearly 5 million metric tons of gasoline last year, equivalent to approximately 117,100 barrels per day.Related NewsJOLTs Job Openings for Feb in United States is 6.882M, lower than the previous value of 7.240M. The forecast was 6.92M.Additionally, Novak mentioned that the trading prices of Russia's flagship Urals crude oil and its oil products have reached parity or exceeded those of Brent crude oil. (fc/w)
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