The key facts
- Alexander Novak suggested that Russian diesel exports could be restored by the end of 2026, including supplies to the US.
- Other countries will be able to purchase diesel if surplus volumes are available beyond the needs of the American market.
- Russian refineries have not yet reached a production level that would allow the previous export volumes to be fully restored.
Russia Expects to Restore Diesel Exports by the End of 2026
Russia expects to restore diesel fuel supplies by the end of 2026 not only to the US but also to other foreign buyers. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told journalists about this in St. Petersburg. According to him, the opportunity to expand the geography of supplies will arise if sufficient volumes of diesel are available beyond the needs of the American market. 'I think that other countries will also receive diesel,' Life.ru quotes Novak as saying.
Volumes Depend on Refinery Capacity
At the same time, Russian oil refineries have not yet reached a production level that would allow the previous export volumes to be fully restored. Supplies abroad will increase gradually, taking into account the capacity of the facilities. The Deputy Prime Minister suggested that a return to the previous figures could be achieved by the end of the year. If the restoration schedule is followed, other countries will be able to once again purchase Russian diesel in the same volumes as before.
Context
Earlier, Life.ru reported on Russia's plans to restore diesel fuel exports by the end of 2026. According to Novak, the pace of returning to previous volumes depends on the capacity of domestic refineries, and the full restoration of supplies will make it possible to supply fuel to other foreign buyers as well. The Deputy Prime Minister also announced the dispatch of the first tanker with Russian diesel to the US.
