Russia bans aviation fuel exports until Nov 30

The Russian government has banned aviation fuel exports until ​November 30, it said on ​Monday, as Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s refineries and other energy infrastructure continue.

Russia ​exports jet fuel mainly by rail to ​Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

“The aim of this decision is to ​ensure stability in the domestic fuel ​market,” the government’s statement said.

Russia has already restricted ‌gasoline exports but has yet to action on diesel, though the Interfax news agency reported last week that measures were ​being considered.

Diesel ​production in Russia fell by about 10 percent in May, adding ​to a 10 percent monthly drop ​in April as Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries forced them to reduce or halt output, ​Reuters data showed on ​Friday, while exports of the fuel rose.