Russia has imposed a ban on jet fuel exports until the end of 2026, citing the need to stabilise domestic supplies as Ukraine ramps up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
The Russian government announced the temporary restriction saying the measure was aimed at protecting the country’s fuel market amid growing pressure on the energy sector.
“The purpose of this decision is to ensure stability in the domestic fuel market,” the government said in a statement.
Officials, however, clarified that the ban would not affect deliveries made under existing intergovernmental agreements.
The move comes as Ukraine expands its campaign against Russian energy facilities, targeting refineries, fuel depots and pipelines deep inside Russian territory. In recent weeks, Kyiv has claimed strikes on sites located as far away as the Ural region.
While many of the attacks have triggered large fires and disrupted operations, the full extent of the damage has been difficult to independently verify.
Russia, one of the world’s largest producers of oil and gas, has already imposed restrictions on petrol exports in recent years as authorities seek to prevent domestic shortages during the war.
Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russia’s energy infrastructure as it faces near-daily missile and drone attacks from Moscow. Kyiv says the strikes are intended to undermine Russia’s military logistics and reduce revenues that help finance the war.
The latest export ban highlights growing concerns within Russia’s energy sector as the conflict continues to affect critical fuel supplies and infrastructure.
