Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak says gasoline shortage is not serious and the market situation is improving

Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, stated in an interview that diesel and aviation kerosene supplies in the Russian fuel market are “completely sufficient,” but there is a shortage of gasoline. He said the degree of gasoline shortage is not serious. Many refineries resumed operations from the end of August to early September, and the market situation has “improved this week.” Russia is also importing gasoline to help stabilize the market.