Russia imposes a temporary ban on jet fuel exports through November 30, 2026, citing the need to safeguard domestic aviation fuel supplies as attacks on its refining infrastructure intensify. Multiple reports say the measure is intended to prevent shortages in Russia, with some outlets linking it to reduced domestic refining output and knock-on effects such as gasoline shortages and rationing in parts of the country under occupation. One outlet reports the ban runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and notes that earlier restrictions on gasoline exports were also in place.
The restrictions come as Ukraine continues to strike Russian oil refineries and related export infrastructure with drones, which several sources describe as reducing crude processing rates. Russia states that supplies made under intergovernmental agreements are exempt from the export ban. Bloomberg reports that Russia’s jet fuel exports are relatively small in global terms, suggesting limited immediate impact on the wider international jet fuel market, though it may affect specific routes and buyers. The move follows a pattern of Russia using export controls to manage fuel availability during ongoing disruptions to refining capacity.
